Evelyn Klebert

I caught sight of something today,
just a glimmer,
just a shimmer,
passing through light,
through reflection,
perhaps just memory –
the girl I used to be.
Her aura was electric,
electric with confusion,
vibrant with energy,
energy folding in upon itself.
Eyes flashing,
soul rebellious,
angry with sparks of determination,
weak with lack of direction.
I saw a  flash today,
a glimmer of what I used to be
a tornado of activity,
so sure, so lost.
Surely a turbulent time,
but thankfully one that is no more.

Dusty shoes on a well-worn path,

Time to take them off

And shake them out.

I breathe in deep,

The floral air,

Fading fragrances from a past dimly remembered.

I’m at that half-way point

Or maybe a little beyond.

Time to pause, take stock, one last look at the fading landscape,

Like parting glances from an old friend,

And then eyes pointed forward

Just toward the horizon,

Toward the rest of the journey.