On this day
In 1971
I emerged
From my mother’s womb
To meet the world
As it was
On armistice day

And now
I stand
A man
A father
Looking back
Looking forwards
Ageing
Ageless
Adult
Grown

I pause
Half way
Across the ocean
Of my earthly existence
And realise
There is no turning back
Only the future
Only what I do next
And how I choose to live