It’s a number
Sure
It’s a mask
Perhaps
It’s a performance
Maybe
It’s a well-earned declaration
Possibly
But really
It’s not
Honestly
There’s more
It’s one reality
For the moment
It’s a presentation
In context
It’s a stage
In transition
It’s a snapshot
In flux
Even truth
Like old age
Has layers upon layers upon layers
Of stories, twists, and turns galore
Alas, there is always something more
I’m turning
I’m transforming
I’m transcending
I’m metamorphosizing
You may think you know me
By my age
By my appearances
By my acquittances
Wait until you see me now
I’m a number
Sure
I’m a mask
Perhaps
I’m a performance
Maybe
I’m a well-earned declaration
Possibly
But really
I’m not
Honestly
I am more
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Acknowledgments
The author wishes to express her gratitude to the editors and reviewers for their constructive input and insightful feedback.
Author contributions
ZS conceived the work, reviewed the literature, drafted, and edited the manuscript.
Funding
This project is supported by “The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities” (4025002306).
Competing interests
None.
Ethical approval
Not applicable.