I'm Not Old, But I'm Not Young

I'm not old, but I'm not young...

gradually aging with

random rashes and hot flashes,

new pain and sudden weight gain.

I'm not old, but I'm not young...

my kids now adults with

graduations pending and

major life plans commencing.

I'm not old, but I'm not young...

my experience with

adulting is three decades strong

but wisdom comes slowly along.

I'm not old, but I'm not young...

friends have come and gone with

Facebook helping to ease distance

as others spring to existence.

I'm not old, but I'm not young...

happily aging with

the career I always wanted

and love that has not absconded.