Today I am half my father’s age.
We creep toward century and half century
No one believes either of us.
Thanks for those genes.
My body is rebelling
against my good nature.
There is a pain in my foot
new since yesterday.
I have no tolerance
for such nonsense.
Beautiful shoes
are essential to life!
Fighting the act of
stubborn hormonal
belly fat with half rations and
gym trips. Getting stronger
but the scale remains
stubborn.
A celebration
is in order.
There are no
crinkles or wrinkles yet.
If my hair is grey,
it’s also blue, fuchsia,
and purple.
The nose I hate
sports a jewel.
Celebrate what you dislike,
turn it around.
Find diamond in coal.
Time to photograph
the evidence.
This is me.
Last year before
a half century pivots.
Dad’s second half was better
than the first.
All I dreamed is coming true.
My second half century
will be euphoric!
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I have a photo shoot arranged for today for some new author photos. I’ll post the results when they’re in.
July 13- click MEDIA KIT and ABOUT SHAWN for some of the shots. A very talented photographer!
Shawn L. Bird 