New Life

She cut the ties
The good
The bad
The menopause
Finally, the long pause
Followed by the loneliness
Days became weeks, became months
It was time
Life begins at forty
Did it, end at forty-six
Swanky bar
Lights, music, fear
She felt that drowning sensation
Maybe to early
She felt eyes upon her
Smiling, teasing, no words
Her guard was up
It’s impolite to stare
Sorry, I was undressing you
Never in her life
Reality hit home, indignant
And tell me, how far did you get
All the way down to your inhibitions
Twenty-three years worth, she thought
The ice was broken
Tom was the first
John wouldn't be the last.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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George Avatar
July 22, 2023 at 10:19 PM
Life doesn't end with menopause. Though initially it may be a time of withdrawal, life can be restored back with greater zest. Well composed, dear friend.
Bell Avatar
July 23, 2023 at 1:14 AM
I think life is on the up for her now.
Puddifoot Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 1:02 PM
seems the best may be yet to come lol
Bell Avatar
June 26, 2023 at 1:56 PM
In more ways than one.
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