All We Do is Cope

In my 20s
I was hanging on 
by a thread
of a noose

In my 30s
I was dangling
by the skin
of my teeth

In my 40s
I am figuring it out
or forgetting
what started it all

In my 50s
maybe it will all
make sense

In my 60s
maybe I will be
thriving.

In my 70s
I hope to be
alive.