NEW CHAPTERS

They opened books that were closed years ago

Taken out of storage, long forgotten archives

Turned pages fragile as if reluctant to show

Half told stories that had shaped their lives

Eyes glistening with held back tears

Now found relief as droplets found an outlet

Memories of stifled youth over the years

Finally cleaned the slate, repaid the debt 

It was time to move on and review

What life had on offer for the moment, for now

But passing years had also added their value

On them both, a gift of maturity bestowed

Loving families, blessings of friends

Children that looked upon them with hope

Much more they received in exchange for what they lent

That helped them smile, that helped them to cope

Their story was in no way unfinished

It had new chapters to add

Roles to be fulfilled, goals to be accomplished

Misery replaced with visions of good times ahead...................