In The Middle Of Life Poem by moon batchelder

here am i - in the middle of life
and finally i've sussed it all out!
clear as crystal - i missed it before,
but this morning - no warning or doubt,

bliss settled in like an old friend who's grown
so comfortable and endeared;
each facet of me tacitly understood,
appreciated and revered.

and suddenly joy, like toys everywhere,
or punchlines behind every thought
began filling my mind with much senseless kindness
and wisdom that cannot be taught