All Good - June 9 2024

 

All Good

June 9 2024

There’s a point at which it’s all good,

even the setbacks and annoyances.

The secret

to growing old gracefully

is to laugh at yourself.

After all, you have only so many years left,

and what matters now is intensity

in and of itself;

deep feelings,

and simply being immersed

in the sturm und drang of life.

What’s more, you’ve learned

that this too shall end.

That no else really cares

or could be bothered keeping score.

That you are free

in a way you could never be before.

Colours become more vibrant,

and the minor things

you took for granted

now seem almost magical.

And when timeis short

and everything should matter more

you know most things will pass;

so priorities sharpen

perspective expands.

Who knew

that people this age are happier.

Or knew

that becoming invisible

in a culture besotted with newness

would be the superpower

that sets you free to be yourself.