A New Wrinkle (edit4)

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A New Wrinkle


I wear the deeply shadowed eyes of age:         Since "shadow" is part of the climax, maybe different description here
a newly sagging epicanthic fold–
at odds with my known occidental birth–
surprised me just this morning.  Shall I rage
against this silent sign of growing old
or welcome rest’s approach a shadow’s-worth?

A topic after my own heart.  Quite fine.  I'm of two minds about "rage/against".  Some what overused and overpresent in our minds as a result, so I think in the end a different word choice might be a good idea.

Absolutely love the last line down to the fine "shadow's-worth".

TqB