An Old Friend

A mirror does not do enough justice to the reality that I am getting older.

But an old friend is a reliable reminder.

Met up with a good old friend today and got a better understanding of time.

The twinkle in her eyes now only flickers.

The shine of her skin looks like it was rubbed on.

The laughter in her mouth no longer runs belly deep.

It is crazy how much life is lived in a few years, how much death people bear.

I met an old friend today, and nothing has brought life into better perspective recently.

– Osasu Oviawe

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