Precious

 Sitting upright and leaning forward
My elbows resting on the windows ledge
Through the glass the sun shines brightly
Squinting my eyes, I focus my stare

Vision blurred while my pupils adapt
Cursing the red and blue dots
Opaque and transparent,
I see my faces' reflection traced

Studying my image, I grin softly
Smiling at the lines and creases
Each wrinkle a map representing lives journey
Some trails blazed painfully; others proudly

At ease, I slide back, relaxing in the chair
I sigh and giggle out loud
Knowing more roads are yet to be traveled
Blessed with opportunity , promise and laughter