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[aid] => mick
[title] => OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
[time] => 2005-11-16 20:50:06
[hometext] => We all grow old, you can look at it as a curse or a gift, it all depends on you................
[bodytext] =>
OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
I hate water, never go swimming.
Except now that I'm old it can be slimming.
I have the pool alone almost every day.
One good look, and they say, "Don't feed
it, maybe it will go away!"
*Smiles*
Young folks ask me how it feels to be old.
Old age is a gift, I now feel consoled.
I ride my bike, wearing anything I please.
Completely uninhibited, as free as a breeze.
Now, I can be just who I am.
Everything I have sags, who cares,
it's finally just flimflam.
My friends mean so much to me,
I wouldn't trade one of them for
any amount of beauty.
As I grew older, I began to like myself.
I'm much kinder, more loving to thyself.
I've truly become my own best friend.
Learned how on me to depend and defend.
If I want to dress all up and not make
my bed.
I can no longer hear my Mother.....
I just go ahead.
A good book can be read all night,
I'll sleep in the next day till noon,
that will be all right!
I try to watch my weight, but if I want
an extra cookie I take it.
Others don't, and they still aren't fit.
Many sacrifices for others in our lifetime
Now it's our turn, this is our playtime.
I never allow myself to get
depressed,
I n'er forget how much I've
been blessed
Old age is a wonderful gift.....
Just thinking of all the years
I've lived gives me a lift!
I'm headed toward my 70th year
Just think I endured long enough
to overcome all fear.
And all that I've learned,
I know for sure.
I've lived it, and with a joyful
heart I finally feel secure!
When I head for my resting place,
My double chin I'll take with my face.
With much love and caring I've run the race.
Old age is a wonderful gift, I've enjoyed it
with much grace.
Created by
Lovingcritters
ConSue
November 16, 2005
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
There is no old age.
There is, as there always
was, just you!
~Carol Matthau~
O Magazine,
*Double chin smiles*
:))
[comments] => 9
[counter] => 702
[topic] => 54
[informant] => lovingcritters
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[alanguage] => english
[acomm] => 0
[haspoll] => 0
[pollID] => 0
[score] => 35
[ratings] => 7
[editpoem] => 1
[associated] =>
[topicname] => happypoetry
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OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
Contributed by
lovingcritters
on
Wednesday, 16th November 2005 @ 08:50:06 PM in AEST
Topic:
happypoetry
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OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
I hate water, never go swimming.
Except now that I'm old it can be slimming.
I have the pool alone almost every day.
One good look, and they say, "Don't feed
it, maybe it will go away!"
*Smiles*
Young folks ask me how it feels to be old.
Old age is a gift, I now feel consoled.
I ride my bike, wearing anything I please.
Completely uninhibited, as free as a breeze.
Now, I can be just who I am.
Everything I have sags, who cares,
it's finally just flimflam.
My friends mean so much to me,
I wouldn't trade one of them for
any amount of beauty.
As I grew older, I began to like myself.
I'm much kinder, more loving to thyself.
I've truly become my own best friend.
Learned how on me to depend and defend.
If I want to dress all up and not make
my bed.
I can no longer hear my Mother.....
I just go ahead.
A good book can be read all night,
I'll sleep in the next day till noon,
that will be all right!
I try to watch my weight, but if I want
an extra cookie I take it.
Others don't, and they still aren't fit.
Many sacrifices for others in our lifetime
Now it's our turn, this is our playtime.
I never allow myself to get
depressed,
I n'er forget how much I've
been blessed
Old age is a wonderful gift.....
Just thinking of all the years
I've lived gives me a lift!
I'm headed toward my 70th year
Just think I endured long enough
to overcome all fear.
And all that I've learned,
I know for sure.
I've lived it, and with a joyful
heart I finally feel secure!
When I head for my resting place,
My double chin I'll take with my face.
With much love and caring I've run the race.
Old age is a wonderful gift, I've enjoyed it
with much grace.
Created by
Lovingcritters
ConSue
November 16, 2005
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
There is no old age.
There is, as there always
was, just you!
~Carol Matthau~
O Magazine,
*Double chin smiles*
:))
Copyright ©
lovingcritters
... [
2005-11-16 20:50:06]
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Re: OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 16th November 2005 @ 08:54:52 PM AEST
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| well i cant really say that i no wut you mean becuz im not very old im only 14 but i really like your poem...i thought it was really neat and i liked the pictures...great poem |
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Re: OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
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by brew on
Wednesday, 16th November 2005 @ 09:20:30 PM AEST
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Well have parents who are not far away.,,,,,,have a papa who is 85.......So, the ones in my life are older and wiser...yet they FEEL YOUNG.............This was a cute and very perspective write for ones who are going, or already there.! i have a while....but hey, I feel like i can relate to an extent.!(just so much in my life that has happened)...........Loved it.......
Always a great write from a wise one.
Hugs,
Brew~ |
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Re: OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
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by Eternal_Dreamer on
Wednesday, 16th November 2005 @ 11:26:44 PM AEST
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Dearest ConSue you can always manage to make me smile no matter what. A brilliantly composed piece of poetry that warms the heart. I love ya, double chins and all.
Much love to u,
*sue* |
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Re: OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
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by Butterflygirl40 on
Thursday, 17th November 2005 @ 12:19:23 AM AEST
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I really loved your poem.
I really like the pictures also.
you always write such good poerty, |
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Re: OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
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by Elizabeth_Dandy on
Thursday, 17th November 2005 @ 08:34:04 AM AEST
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dos! Kudos!
Warm love
Elizabeth |
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Re: OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
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by Nazmythian on
Thursday, 17th November 2005 @ 01:17:23 PM AEST
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My Dear Connie !!!!! I have been absent for work reasons for a bit and you have just gone on a tear !!! I have much to catch up on.
This fabulous sentiment just reinforces my thoughts about life ... and you ... and the fact that at any age we can remain young at heart and that is what truly makes a difference.
Nazzy ~
( hoping my heart stays as young as yours for as long as yours !!!! ) |
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Re: OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
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by lostinmyself on
Thursday, 17th November 2005 @ 08:11:33 PM AEST
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This is cute, ConSue :D
I love it, its such a nice, uplifting poem to read. I always look for your page when I need a smile.
If I am anything like you when I am older, I will be blessed. You are an amazing person.
Fabulous poem.
*hugs tons*
Phil xxx
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Re: OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
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by paul_x_walker on
Saturday, 19th November 2005 @ 10:20:47 PM AEST
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| lol i enjoyed this one allot good job |
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Re: OLD AGE IS A WONDERFUL GIFT
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 26th November 2005 @ 08:51:15 AM AEST
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A very happy & spirited write, ConSue. You had me grinning from ear to ear, through every line, and through every stanza. I'm still grinning. Very inspirational. I am so happy I have discovered you and your pleasant writes.
A thoroughly wonderful poem.
Tim
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