56
A number between 1 and 100
and an age
4 years from 60
When I was younger, much younger
60 seemed so very, very old
yet here I am almost there
and feeling something
Not sure I look almost 60
not sure I feel almost 60
it is the number
the realization of 6 decades almost gone
Finding more lines on my face
grey hairs showing themselves
sagging, bagging, lagging
and menopause of course
Is 60 the new 40?
that’s just something people say
60 is 60
and I’m almost there
On the other hand
I’m very thankful for it
the alternative
is even less appealing
Deborah Horton Writing 