Today, I Begin Again

Today, I begin again

where I left off yesterday.

Another new beginning,

you could say. A long,

long way traveled to get

here. Stop, go, sunshine,

rain and snow, on the

paved and dusty roads,

off road too, mountain,

sea and air—journeys

taken me here and there.

Folks I have met and

left along the way

from childhood vigor to

these 76-years old and

gray. Wiser now than

way back when? Suppose

in knowing I can’t begin

all over again. Heavier

afoot now, situated where I

am, filled with memories

and imaginings of where

and when it all began,

closer day by day to the

end. No regrets, my friends.

Regards to all, and apologies

to some, but no regrets,

my friends.

                     -30-

Chris Hanch 9-5-2023