There is, in novelty, an unmistakable thrill
Acquiring shiny new objects an existential void fills
New experiences, new places my soul energize
Growth, ambition and progress- novelty signifies
I must admit that most of my life has been
Spent in pursuit of the new and pristineBy
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There is a part of me growing stronger with age
That prefers the old and familiar, I am at a stage
Where the comfort of familiarity tries to compete
With the excitement of novelty- I am more inclined to repeat
Outfits I wear, places I visit, and experiences I savor
I’ve begun to crave tried and tested flavors
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Lazing on my living room couch with a dent shaped like me
Driving my well-traveled car, frills and fuss-free
Walking in the well-worn shoes whose leather is molded to my feet
My skin caressed by the soft fabric of the outfit I wear on repeat
From the same spot on the bridge, watching the river surge below
For the hundredth time, following its flow
Returning to a place that I have visited before-
The comfort of familiarity soothes my soul much more..
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To create a balance between the new and the old I strive
I need a bit of both in order to thrive
Passion...unbridled 