Morning Musings with Bird Songs

In Jackie Chou's free verse poem "Morning Musings with Bird Songs," the poet reflects on the passage of time and the inevitable shift from youth to a more mature self. The weight of each step and the burdens of age contrast with the longing for the fleeting days of youth, captured poignantly through introspective imagery and a sense of nostalgia.

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