a girl of 14 caught unaware
her short hair, long legs in denim
mistaken flare
a girl of 17 smiles at folk
learning her way, with a quick stride
smart persuasion
what life brings
a girl of 22 confused but together
life takes turn, career wide-eyed
what is this life
a girl of 26 rubs her belly
what grows inside,
unknown landslide
the angel sings
a girl of 33 seeks her peace
a small respite, a bouncing delight
purpose reignited
a girl of 38 takes charge
determined destiny, fostering light
hats to you
who are you
a girl of 42 runs wild
the child within, survives the play
networking madly
a girl of 48 surrenders
silver strides, elegance expected
fortitude reins
have you survived
a girl of 55 takes stock
flowers everywhere, flowing smiles
it’s in style
a girl 59 and nearing 60
reflects her life, a bumpy ride
she’d do it again.
to be continued.
