
I looked at the older woman in the mirror,
Wondering where the years have gone.
In my seventies now, and still moving forward,
Much closer than ever to the dawn.
I ponder what lies beyond this world,
As I approach the tip of the dark spaces.
I struggle to do all and see all I desire,
To visit many unknown and sundry places.
But when I look into the sky above me,
And I experience the cheerfulness of the stars,
I think Heaven must be the ultimate destination,
A place for healing from this life’s woes and scars.
So, even though I walk slower and get tired faster,
I will keep living my life until the bittersweet end.
Yes, I know that the dawn will come for me also,
But I will live my life as full as possible until then.
Written for What Do You See #337https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2026/04/20/what-do-you-see-337-20-april-2026/ from Sadie at Keep It Alive.
Fandango One Word Challenge prompt is Cheerfulhttps://mymindmappings.com/2026/04/20/fowc-with-fandango-cheerful/.
The Daily Spur Word of the Day is Fasthttps://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/fast-3/
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A very positive and uplifting post Regina. This is indeed how we all should view life- live to
The fullest before the end comes. Thanks for joining in
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Great photos every week. I find it ironic that I have time while traveling to join in. Traveling is wonderful but going to different cities on buses and trains is tiring. So, we will be taking some off days. I used to think that we failed to get our money’s worth if we didn’t see it all. I have changed that thought as I get older. I enjoy what I see and know the world will not end if I miss something.
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Very true Regina. Enjoy whatever you manage to fit in.
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As an intrepid traveller soon to leave my 70’s, this is a piece I thoroughly relate to!
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