Lifelines: A Date With Time

“Time cast a spell on you, but you won’t forget me.” ~Stevie Nicks

“Time cast a spell on you, but you won’t forget me.” ~Stevie Nicks

Photo by Steven Lasry on Unsplash

Nature tattoos time 
In fine lines across my face
Sends spiders skittering over my hands
To build the most delicate of webs
Threaded lifelines I cannot read
Or plan

Passing days attempt to fade and weather
Yet, my spine is strong
My mind — still sharp and fast
My e…