the warmth I most need

(This is the 10th post in my series “being seen at 50“)

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In the corner of a very long day,

when I am more tired than I have been in a very long time,

I find a smile just for myself.

It is the warmth I most need.

This is the moment when I know.

The patience and care I have wrapped myself in

as I look at the shadows and fears of changes brought by time,

have taken the harshness out of self judgment,

leaving truth behind.

Allowing love to grow.