Comes a Time of No Return is a collection of poems and essays that delve into the profound tapestry of the aging process--senescence. Within these pages, aging is not a mere passage of years; it's a reinvention, a process of polishing oneself like driftwood washed ashore on a pristine beach. Humor intertwines seamlessly with reflections on life's inevitabilities, creating a unique cocktail of awe, wonder, and a subtle olive of doubt. The music you love no longer plays at the top of the charts, the melody that rattles in your mind is vinyl, and stages of your life begin and end like mile markers on the interstate. Songs grow old and lose their shape. Memories linger long in the recesses of the mind, ever present, we wait for the future to sit down beside us, and listen to the music. In the eloquent prose and poetic verses, aging becomes a conscious journey--a lifetime of experiences culminating in a moment when Comes a Time of No Return invites you to step out of the picture. This is not just a book; it's an elevation of consciousness, an endeavor to unravel the illusions and truly know yourself.