Standing in a doorway
A gaze into the distance as you remember
That laughter again
Embracing and welcoming fragility
Monitoring comings and goings
Awaiting an arrival
Hearing a comforting voice
This memory never fades
Revisiting the first encounter
Revealing derivatives of chances explored
Slightly hesitant but excited
Possibilities were raised
Potentially altering hopes and realities
Offering absolution from time
When light years existed between yesterday and today
February 21, 2026
Two days after turning 70. A moment I could never previously fathom. Maybe becoming increasingly abstract. Not sure what it all means. Testing for signs of unhealed injuries. Searching for places to start again.
