The Journey Inward

55 years I've been on this planet,
55 years where I've loved and been loved,
Got it right and messed it up,
Grew and shrank,
Learned all I could and stuck my head in the sand,
Hurt and hurt others,
Connected and isolated,
Trusted and was skeptical,
Walked in authenticity and donned my mask,
Lied and told truth,
Felt energetic and lethargic,
Loved and detested myself,
Gained and lost weight,
Birthed and nursed three amazing beings,
Cared for countless pets,
Educated hundreds of children,
Buried a father and 20 years later, a mother,
Picked up friends in every decade to ride alongside of,
And nurtured an indomitable spirit.
Happy Birthday, My Sweet! 
Let's keep going,
Together.