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The author reflects on their self-published book, “Old and Unwise,” a diverse collection of poetry without a central theme. They acknowledge the challenges of marketing such a work but chose to express their identity authentically. The poems address various topics, including social justice and mental health, showcasing their personal journey of self-acceptance over sixty years. This post features a new poem “un-adult-e-rated”. This series of posts serves as a public self-assessment leading to their sixtieth birthday.