Forty And Fabulous. Poem by Uche Nwanze

Life begins at forty, today I was born.
Yesterday swept by the wind.
Tomorrow, pregnant with hope.
A new chapter is about to be written.
A new page is about to be open.

I am Forty and Fabulous, my yesterday a dress rehearsal for my big stage performance.
I am Forty and Fortified, was behind the scenes but it's time I make a grand appearance.
I am Forty and Fabulous, my apprenticeship is come to an end. It's time to practice what I've been taught.
I am Forty and Fortified, my mentorship has ended. No more will I be clueless.
I am Forty and Fabulous, my vacation is over. It's time to roll up my sleeves, dig deep and get those fingers dirty.
I am Forty and Fortified, my censorship has ended. It's time to break my silence.
I am Forty and Fabulous, my folly is over. It's time I put my experience to work.
I am Forty and Fortified, my slumber is ended. It's time I woke up.
I am Forty and Fabulous, my rehabilitation has come to an end. It's time I get out of the woods.
I am Forty and Fortified, my internship is over. It's time for business.
I am Forty and Fabulous, my discipleship has ended. It's time I sit on the drivers seat.
I am Forty and Fortified, playtime is over. It's showtime now.
I am Forty and Fabulous, my hibernation has come to an end. It's time I broke out of my cocoon.

Life has just begun, today I was born.
Yesterday swept by the wind.
Tomorrow, pregnant with hope.