Twenty-six reserves
the right to change,
Well aware the years are in her favor.
Even as her possibilities
Narrow to reflect her qualities,
The open space is something she can savor,
Young enough to range and
rearrange.
Still, the touch of passing
time is strange,
Interrogating sensibilities,
X-ing out unsuitable behavior.
Copyright by Nicholas Gordon. Free for personal or non-commercial use.
Audio and Video Music: Angel's Dream. By Aakash Gandhi. Music free to use at YouTube.