When I was Twenty-One

When I was twenty-one,

I felt the seams come undone.

When I was twenty-two,

my faith nearly grew.

When I turned twenty-three,

I thought I had discovered the real me.

When I turned twenty-four,

I embarked upon the world as my dance floor.

When I turn twenty-five,

my only hope is to feel alive.

For now I look to twenty-six,

perhaps then I will feel mended,

but who knows; that is still open ended.

This poem, is a modified version of the late writer, A. A Milne's poem "Now We Are Six". Alan Alexander Milne is best known for his children's book "Winnie the Pooh". His life story is quite extraordinary and he was a very imaginative man -- I highly recommend taking a quick look at his life. If you wish to read the origin of this poem, here is a link to learn more.

I hope you enjoyed reading my version of this short poem and maybe think of your own trajectory!

Xx,

SRS