Middle Ground by Sue Nolan
In the middle of somewhere
That is where I am
A past back behind me
The future far over there
In the middle of somewhere
That is where I am
Youth left in the years
Old age yet to appear
In the middle of somewhere
That is where I am
Active Mumma Bear slid away
Great Nanna hat yet to wear
In the middle of somewhere
That is where I am
Slaving for an income, no more
Time to answer my calling is here
In the middle of somewhere
That is where I am
Yearning time with loved ones and friends
Content in solitude, slowing down the gears
In the middle of somewhere
That is where I am
Pulling this way to something more
Pushing back, closing the door
In the middle of somewhere
That is where I am
A time and a place to be
Right in the middle, here
Further reading:
My favourite poem I wrote: The Gentleman
Two poems by Dawn Montefusco: Mother & Eavesdropping
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