Elder-becoming

Poem for Ms. T

Elders are dying

Unshared memories buried

With no time to grieve

The mantle is passed

I’m an elder-becoming

Time to leave my mark

Author’s Notes: I’ve always found it unfair that our world can be shattered on what was previously the best day of our lives or…

I‘m a writer ✍🏿 & neurobiology Ph.D. 🧠 who studied how we think & behave flexibly. Grateful 🙏🏿 for family, friends, & food ❤️.

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