I went on a journey in my mid 50’s

Leaving the estate where I’d lived most of my years

I moved to Birmingham and then Liverpool

I was away from where I was known and I liked both cities

The time away was a challenge

And sometimes even a struggle

A journey not so much a concern of miles

More about the inches between my ears

Previous years if not wasted, then certainly wasteful

Things aren’t wasted if you learn something from them

I’m still learning how to process and how to react

Every day is a challenge, but also an opportunity

Not sure if it was, change of environment

Or an increased self awareness

A realisation of mortality and perspective

More likely a combination of things

Whatever it is, or was, I’ve changed

others might disagree but I haven’t changed who I am 

I’m just more aware of myself

And more mindful of how I am