Losing as I gain yearsChina Cancio·FollowPublished inLiterally Literary·Aug 26, 2022--1ListenSharePhoto by Agathe on UnsplashThe hallway is now emptySo as my reflection in the mirrorI turn my gaze to the living roomTo the rock gardenThis entire houseOnce filled with ruckusNow, a screaming silenceEchoing in my earsReaching my aging soul.© China Cancio 2022