Twenty-Five

Music: The Art of the Fugue, Contrapunctus 7
By J.S. Bach. Sequenced by David Grossman.

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Twenty-five has come into her own, Wise enough to winnow what she dreams. Even in the landscape of her face No destination but has found its place, Though growing up is harder than it seems. Yearnings do not die through will alone. For now there is a firmness in her tone Indicative of some internal grace Vividly attentive in its space, Elegant and certain what it means.