At forty, the dawn of a new decade,
A time to reflect on paths once made.
The laughter, the tears, the lessons learned,
All meld into wisdom, richly earned.
The mirror shows a face thatâs aged,
Yet inside, the spirit feels uncaged.
Dreams still whisper from the past,
Urging to hold and make them last.
With every wrinkle, a story told,
Of courage, love, and hearts bold.
The future gleams with endless light,
As I prepare to take new flight.
Embracing the journey, fears left behind,
In the tapestry of life, Iâm intertwined.
Turning forty, a chapter to start anew,
With a heart that’s open, strong, and true.