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[title] => I CRIED TODAY
[time] => 2005-04-22 21:26:07
[hometext] => I've really never minded being older, until this day, when it hit me like a ton of bricks!
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I CRIED TODAY
I rarely cry big tears,
But today I cried over "years"
Please do not misunderstand,
I've adjusted to old age's demand.
Yet, in my imperfection,
There are times when I cry,
Pure frustration, humiliation.
Strengths of youth have passed me by.
Change the vacuum belt.....
A simple chore, weakness dealt.
Exasperated, weakness overcome.....
I'm no longer strong enough is my problem.
I sat at the base of my bed............
I lowered my tired arms, tears shed.
Questioning, "Why should I care?"
My vulnerability is aware!
In youth I was so strong physically
Very independent, very worthy.
Am I any less worthy on this day?
Of course not, I'll find a way.
However, I must surrender my pride.
To be humble, must be applied.
Am I up to the task?
Relentlessly, for 'help' I must ask!!!
Growing older brings much change.
Attitudes, emotions, feelings rearrange.
Must be very courageous to grow old.
Forgive me please for being so bold!
Created by
LovingCritters
April 20, 2005
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To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly,
cheerful, reverent - that is the triumph over old age.
~Thomas Bailey Aldrich~
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I CRIED TODAY
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Lovingcritters
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Friday, 22nd April 2005 @ 09:26:07 PM in AEST
Topic:
EmotionalPoetry
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I CRIED TODAY
I rarely cry big tears,
But today I cried over "years"
Please do not misunderstand,
I've adjusted to old age's demand.
Yet, in my imperfection,
There are times when I cry,
Pure frustration, humiliation.
Strengths of youth have passed me by.
Change the vacuum belt.....
A simple chore, weakness dealt.
Exasperated, weakness overcome.....
I'm no longer strong enough is my problem.
I sat at the base of my bed............
I lowered my tired arms, tears shed.
Questioning, "Why should I care?"
My vulnerability is aware!
In youth I was so strong physically
Very independent, very worthy.
Am I any less worthy on this day?
Of course not, I'll find a way.
However, I must surrender my pride.
To be humble, must be applied.
Am I up to the task?
Relentlessly, for 'help' I must ask!!!
Growing older brings much change.
Attitudes, emotions, feelings rearrange.
Must be very courageous to grow old.
Forgive me please for being so bold!
Created by
LovingCritters
April 20, 2005
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly,
cheerful, reverent - that is the triumph over old age.
~Thomas Bailey Aldrich~
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Lovingcritters
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Re: I CRIED TODAY
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by Jenni_K on
Friday, 22nd April 2005 @ 09:54:53 PM AEST
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Connie..you are no less worthy now than you were at 20.... more so, I'd say.... Sure...you may not have the physical strength you once had, but my dear sweet lady, you are a woman of great strength, courage and worth..and never ever forget that....
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Re: I CRIED TODAY
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by JacobsKK on
Friday, 22nd April 2005 @ 10:14:45 PM AEST
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| I don't know which one made me cry more, the poem or Jenni_K's comment. :'( This was really good tho...Smile for me? |
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Re: I CRIED TODAY
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by Elizabeth_Dandy on
Friday, 22nd April 2005 @ 10:18:29 PM AEST
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Blessed One!
The blessed ;of the Lord do not cry.
They enjoy already o this earth the promise of eternal youth!
Great poem this, only contested philosophically. Capisci Blessed one, BEATA ConSue?
Swallow the bitter tears and smile as a highly gifted member in the rows of the Blessed
Love and peace
Elizabeth
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Re: I CRIED TODAY
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by emystar on
Friday, 22nd April 2005 @ 11:31:28 PM AEST
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Oh sweet momma,
I agree with Jenni's statement.
My own mom has been gone since 1979 then one day u came along and adopted me as a seragate daughter. While u was gone I thought u was gone for ever 'cause I didn't hear from u any more. When u got your computor back then I found my smiles again.
Always luv,
yo brat
emy |
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Re: I CRIED TODAY
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by venkat on
Saturday, 23rd April 2005 @ 01:24:43 AM AEST
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| Blessed lady , why do you think about physical weakness..you have will power.. your words are still powerful..your soul I know it is divine..what more is required for a human being who is ripened with experience..be happy and enjoy peace. but never lose your mind's courage..hugs my dearest respected friend :-) venkat |
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Re: I CRIED TODAY
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by Nazmythian on
Saturday, 23rd April 2005 @ 03:16:13 AM AEST
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I can say no more than those who have come before ...
The poem is beautifully crafted ... and true strength is measured by the spirit of the individual ... not their prowess ... I would say you are one of the strongest women I know.
As far as the unwrinkled heart ... Southern Comfort and a shot of Jolt Cola will see to that ... and if not, three more and what will it matter ? LOL
Nazzy ~ |
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Re: I CRIED TODAY
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by pixie on
Saturday, 23rd April 2005 @ 10:52:37 AM AEST
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awww *huggies* a very good write, Connie Sue,
pix xx |
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Re: I CRIED TODAY
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 23rd April 2005 @ 01:49:23 PM AEST
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Oh who needs to vacuum anyway... :)
I'll be right over to change that belt for you!!
Wonderful write ConSue!!!!
and you can be as bold as you like!!! |
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