Layers of our lives

Layers, upon layers..
that are the story of each of us.
Revealed by peeling them away.
You find childhood memories..shaping us.
Young adulthood..who we think we will become, big plans.
Settling into life, rounding the bend to 30 something,
realizing the limits we have set with our choices.
Flowing into our 40's, feeling like
we missed something important..and trying to find it.
Climbing over 50, knowing the midlife crisis was
just a bunch of bullshit because we were afraid our youth
was gone, afraid we missed something.
Finally fitting into our lives, thinking about past
mistakes, and intent on enjoying the time we have.
Golden 60, knowing the fun retirement was a dream,
but appreciating what we have.
Senior 70's, our bodies are slowing down,but
our hearts are still full of dreams.

We spend so much time missing the point.
Every day is a miracle.
Every moment makes us who we are.
A life is built on moments that accumulate
into who we are, layer upon layer.


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