“The Big 80”

 

December  2023 Blog

Fight or Fold: A Haiku

Age notwithstanding,

I would fight to the end and

Not crumble and fold.

by Ann Wilmer-Lasky

(11/30/23)

 

As tempting as it may be, folding is not an option I would consider. Even at my age (I just hit the Big 80), I choose to fight the good fight.

Although I’ve said this all before, I aim to win this battle with myself before the final round. But I do have my reservations. I am tired in mind and spirit. I have a great deal to do and a great deal to catch up on that is yet undone. But first, I think I need some time to reflect, especially after the months that have passed so far this year – with my son cutting his life short and hy husband suffering from some as yet undiagnosed malady that has kept us both from enjoying our leisure time.

So for this last month of the year, I am going to slow down and think about what I still might accomplish, but now in the coming year.

I need to find my joy and my passion again. I cannot continue to avoid and procrastinate, but I’m not feeling up to the challenge to dive right in and swim the English Channel at the moment.

So I’m going to take some time this month and pace myself, do what I can and appreciate more what I’ve already done.

Hopefully, I’ll be ready and rarin’ to go come the new year. In the meantime, my already published authorings will still be available, and I am still working on sequels and prequels and more poetry and Haiku.

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It’s now December and the year is mostly over. I am so ready for it to end. I need a new beginning.