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Don't Count Me Out Yet

My years are passing with rapidity,
Some think I show signs of senility.
Though I am older, there is no doubt,
There is a strength in me throughout.
I am not yet ready for a nursing home's cot;
Senile? I have to say: 'Fraid not!

My bones may crackle when I move,
I can no longer cut a dancing groove.
I am almost out of working knees,
I sometimes forget where I've put my keys;
But my wisdom may help you quite a lot,
You may doubt that, but I say: 'Fraid not!

Gravity is certainly an enemy now,
Parts falling further than should be allowed.
Wrinkles to rival a sun dried raisin,
Gray coming so fast it is amazin'.
I am showing signs of the life I have wrought
But is it over? 'Fraid not!

I heard someone say I was like an old rope
No matter the weather, I manage to cope
Still hanging in and holding tight
Though I might look a walking fright
No matter the appearance, forget it not:
The strength still found within a frayed knot!

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Sometimes we forget that becoming elderly does not mean becoming useless, per se.

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  • cherche -d -ame gold member
    June 13, 2007

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    congratulations on the well deserved Gold. Not only did I find this very humourous , I saw a lot of truth in it. Everyone over the age of 50 should have this printed where everyone can see it. That would be about the time that our children are grown up, and for some reason it is considered that senility is setting in the moment we are done raising them. Little do they know , for in spite of creaky knees and aching back etc....it is then that I plan on starting to really live [for me]that is. Yes , I do have plans all mapped out Thx for the smile,

    reenie


  • bethan-gaze gold member
    June 13, 2007
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    This is very visual and very beautiful - congrats on the gold! xx

  • Lady-Pegasus
    May 11, 2007
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    aye! I am in a unique position for I am middle aged, but my body thinks it is very old and is falling apart
    but ah well, my mind and heart are still young so I deal with it!

  • Lady Altheia
    May 10, 2007

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    Hoodwinked!

    Just because one is old doesn't mean onbe is down and out. At first i thought you were talking about yourse;f but I have seen your picture. You are not old

    • Lady-Pegasus
      May 11, 2007
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      LOL Aye, but my body thinks otherwise, lol, ah well, I persist! I want to thank you for joining in this wonderful gift form the group, I am still ing like a banshee! It was cool to come on this am and find even more HW and it really brightened my day again today.
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