FULL MOON ON TOP OF A CHAMPAGNE PALM'S TIP

i was too thin
in that picture.
Too young to be
a picture of
sanctifying sacrifices.

Today's face
chubby and
cheerful makes
you ask:
which is better
today or the yesteryear?
quickly i answered,
no year is ugly
no day is not worth
any of our
chosen existences.
did we not live well
enough?
we did. we do.
and we shall.
and because we
did not really mind
that much
look into the mirror
find out if the wrinkle
kills.
it will not.
i have decided
long before
to choose happiness
over pain.