The year I turned 40, I understood-
No love is greater than the love of God and your parents.
The year I turned 40, I learned-
A friendship of 20 years can vanish in a moment.
The year I turned 40, I realized-
A career isn't everything; it can be lost in the blink of an eye.
The year I turned 40, I saw-
The ones you trust most can be the ones who break your heart.
The year I turned 40, I knew-
Family is life's truest anchor, the only constant in a changing world.
The year I turned 40, I reflected-
On the time and money wasted on people who were never meant to stay.
The year I turned 40, I embraced-
The comfort is pajamas over the illusion of a party dress.
Yet in that year, I also discovered-
That some people remain, no matter where life takes you.
They do not care for status, wealth or circumstance-
They care for YOU, and they are the ones to treasure.
The year I turned 40...
Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM UTC
The year I turned 40, I understood-
No love is greater than the love of God and your parents.
The year I turned 40, I learned-
A friendship of 20 years can vanish in a moment.
The year I turned 40, I realized-
A career isn't everything; it can be lost in the blink of an eye.
The year I turned 40, I saw-
The ones you trust most can be the ones who break your heart.
The year I turned 40, I knew-
Family is life's truest anchor, the only constant in a changing world.
The year I turned 40, I reflected-
On the time and money wasted on people who were never meant to stay.
The year I turned 40, I embraced-
The comfort is pajamas over the illusion of a party dress.
Yet in that year, I also discovered-
That some people remain, no matter where life takes you.
They do not care for status, wealth or circumstance-
They care for YOU, and they are the ones to treasure.
The year I turned 40...
Turning 40 wasn't just about reaching a milestone - it was reckoning. The lessons came fast and sharp: friendships aren't always forever, careers can vanish, and trust is fragile. But amid the heartbreak and realizations, I found clarity - family is everything, true friendships withstand time, and life is best lived in comfort. The poem is a reflection on love, loss, and the quiet beauty of understanding who truly matters.