How to Turn 50

Go ahead and question your life

because you know you will—

What have I achieved who am I what am I

going to do now why didn’t I start earlier I wish

I learned how to play the drums

 

and then

 

throw yourself a fancy party and invite your

scantily clad insecurities for tea

display your candied doubts in a cut

glass dish slice your fear and serve

with a dollop of homemade whipped cream

 

and dance

 

like everyone

 

is watching