To look at my present as possible past
Daunting endeavor, confusing at best
Then Aha! moment furnished direction
Live in the now! where else?
Standing in line at a ballyhooed art show
On my feet two hours at least
Energized by engagement I realized
My cane and I can go miles before rest
A present rich with much possibility
Brand new exploration if I open my eyes
Reach for new challenges from creative grab bag
Open doors not extensions of past
With curiosity checked-out travel offerings
Searching for something I had missed before
Discovered adventures focused on interests
Not only the aging seek learning in classrooms
And so next September I head for New Hampshire
To learn and to listen to sizzling Cool Jazz
Taking first step toward reimagination
Living into new perspectives on life
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Absolutely brilliant, Ina.
And kudos to you for going out and experiencing new adventures!
Thank you, Dale, my sister adventurer. 🙂
Yessiree!
This is such a positive poem full of wonder and excitement – here’s to new adventures 🙂
Thanks, Andrea. I feel so free. ❤
All sounds exciting.
Thank you. 🙂
Adventure, no less!
Thanks, Bill.
You’re welcome 🌞
FAB!!! Music can take you to many places. Many places are music.
Wonderful comment! Thanks, Resa.
Wow! You are doing amazing things Ina! Inspiration in beautiful words
Thanks, Lynn. 🙂
Ahh, jazz. I miss it so. Having been a musician for most my life and been lucky enough to touch hearts. I can’t go back. My teeth, you see. I understand what you mean by moving forward.
Thanks for your comment. I love hearing that you are a musician at heart. You still touch hearts with your poetry.
Your lines brought this to the fore:
I’ve traveled so much but traveled so little.
Looking back, a see short path with roses and thorns
Looking forward, the long road disappears into the horizon.
My walking stick is ready.
My wings even more so.
The choice is obvious.
Something spontaneous. Your words have that effect on me, Ina dear.
Peace,
Eric
Your poetry is in sync with mine – especially having walking stick and wings at hand. Thanks, my friend. Bon voyage.
Oh this one is certainly a call to action for anyone contemplating sitting still as they age. Just love this. Your happiness in the still adventure of a day shines through each line. Thank you.
I love it that you caught my happy feelings. Thanks. My visit to the Art Museum was a wake-up call for sure.
One of the things I genuinely long periodically for is The Philadelphia Museum of Art in Pennsylvania.