You can’t see the successful professional,

The experienced traveler,

The great mom with happy marriage,

The wise, multi-talented woman I’m becoming.

 

You see faded,

Diminished,

Almost vanished.

Even with a splash of color

I’m invisible.

 

Nothing to offer.

Not a prospective adversary or mate.

Don’t need unsolicited advice.

Too slow. In the way.

Out of touch. Old School.

 

Unseen is an advantage.

I see you.  I see me in you.

I observe and know that you, too,

Will soon be invisible.