Afraid to live or being scared out of existence?

We as seniors have a choice later on as the end becomes nearer than the past and the realistic goals somehow being downgraded or dismissed. If you find it hard to speak freely, untethered by guilt or the fear of retribution these days. So hard to actually say this or even consider saying this and yet so true. Some of us are drawn into a “safe” life or not causing any ripples in our small individual ponds that might carry over into other circles of strategy or opinions from outside thoughts. This poem today is about the “safe way” and the eventual downside being realized too late. We live within ourselves and within the shadows of life and when not reaching out is our downfall it is found to be ourself as the sole cause. When isolation is the womb we create so air-tight it does suffocate you and kills any chance of really living. It is easier to face yourself versus facing the truth or anyone else. As a senior citizen don’t give up on your life or refuse to engage, learn, grow and celebrate your life.