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Nolo Segundo

Nolo Segundo




NOW THAT I AM OLD


Now that I am old:

Did I know the gold I held, 

the softness of a woman’s kiss,

my flesh binding to her flesh,

the look in her eyes as they sought

my hidden soul…?


Now that I am old:

Shall I grieve for my young days

When I swam through the world

Carelessly and oft without grace?


Now that I am old:

Does it matter that I can see

Clearer, feel deeper, love in

Freedom and regardless of

The inevitable sadness life

Blankets us all in-- finally? 


Now that I am old.



About the Author: Nolo Segundo is the pen name of a retired teacher [America, Japan, Taiwan, Cambodia] L.j. Carber, who became a published poet, essayist and fiction writer in his 70s in over 200 literary journals in 17 countries. Cyberwit.net has published 3 poetry books, the latest titled 'Soul Songs'.


 


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