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No Blue Hair

No blue hair or curls for me. I’ll grow old naturally. Hanging breasts and flattened bum, crooked teeth and graying gum. Sagging knees and chicken skin, sunny spots and double chin. Silver streaks through thinning hair, dimming eyesight no repair. Crinkly crow’s eyes and flat feet singing as the Maker I meet. I don’t care what you say, I can’t hear you anyway.

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Terry Miller

Date: 1/6/2023 1:34:00 AM

Catching up on my reading after my vacation, and I am so glad I came across this one; very funny, true, and well-written

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/6/2023 6:18:00 AM

Hi Terry. Welcome back - I hope your vacation was fun and relaxing. Thanks for the comments! :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/5/2023 9:15:00 AM

My belated Congrats for your POTD.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/5/2023 9:43:00 AM

Thank you dear Victor!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/4/2023 6:54:00 PM

Grow old gracefully is what they say, I decided to go grey long ago and wouldn’t have it any other way. Love the poem Linda, congratulations on poem of the day… Belle

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/5/2023 5:49:00 AM

Hello Belle. Thank you! :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/4/2023 6:16:00 PM

I've already decided that I'm gonna "grow old naturally." Seems you are too. Good for you. :) This is genuine, yet entertaining, all at the same time. Your thoughts bring smile. Congratulations Linda, on Poem of the Day. My best to you, in the New Year. Hugs, Brandy

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 6:34:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed this write Brandy and I appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thank you for the congrats, and wishes for the New Year. My very best to you as well! hugs, Linda

I Am Anaya

Date: 1/4/2023 6:05:00 PM

A fun write, Linda. Black Castor Oil for the scalp, what I now use, lol. We are all in this together. Congratulations on POTD!

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/5/2023 1:50:00 PM

It's Jamaican bean... The numerous benefits have seen it being used in both cosmetics and cuisine, I guess I can eat it if it doesn't make me look like Molly sims! Get the extra dark seed kind...the darker the berry the sweeter the juice! lol

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 6:14:00 PM

LOL Anaya my friend. Does it work? :)) Many thanks! :)

Lin Lane

Date: 1/4/2023 4:05:00 PM

Linda, that's quite a collection of physical ailments. LOL Congratulations on your POTD.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 4:43:00 PM

Few among many Lin. Thanks for reading and for the congrats!

Eve Roper

Date: 1/4/2023 12:28:00 PM

Oh, my what an imagery... I like it.. Congratulations on POTD. Many blessings my friend

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:57:00 PM

Many thanks Eve my friend! I'm so glad you like it! Linda Alice

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 1/4/2023 12:16:00 PM

I love this, Linda Alice! What a great topper in the last line! Elizabeth

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:56:00 PM

Ha Elizabeth - my favorite part too! Many thanks for the congrats and comment! Linda Alice

John Watt

Date: 1/4/2023 11:33:00 AM

Linda, love your sense of humor and acceptance of the inevitability of aging. Congrats for your POTD today ~ John

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:55:00 PM

Many thanks John. It is inevitable and I'm having fun with it!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 1/4/2023 11:28:00 AM

The best way to age...naturally...and for guys, as well. A thoroughly delightful piece, Linda, and an excellent choice for POTD.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:54:00 PM

Yes, for gals and guys...I'm sure you've heard it said that guys age better than the gals...I'm not sure about that. It's all in the perspective, right? Many thanks Jim! :)

Arlo Parker

Date: 1/4/2023 10:49:00 AM

A delightful acceptance of humanity, Linda. POTD to be sure. ;o]

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:52:00 PM

We're really all the same, aren't we Arlo?! LOL Thanks for the congrats! Linda Alice

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/4/2023 10:09:00 AM

Linda, big honours and congratulations. I adored this poem. You can’t be anywhere near old.(Whatever that means!) Being alive is the best! Bodies do change, I say…So What! It’s what between your two ears that will keep you young. And God’s grace keep you in good health. Hugs, Panagiota

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:49:00 PM

I'm still lucid and most people understand what I say Pangie my friend! LOL I'm definitely WYSIWYG! :) Many thanks!

Joseph May

Date: 1/4/2023 8:53:00 AM

Not feeling the blues about the grays, Congrats on POTD Linda

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:45:00 PM

Ha Joseph! Thanks so much! Linda :)

Michael Tor

Date: 1/4/2023 8:50:00 AM

Linda I don't believe you lol. You probably look like a princess. Love your sense of humor in this comical theme. Congratulations on receiving POTD.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:44:00 PM

Oh Michael. So good to see you! I am going to fav your comments, print them, and tape onto the missror LOL. Many thanks my friend! Linda :)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/4/2023 8:43:00 AM

So funny and poignant dear Linda ! So many visuals ! Hugs and congratulations on your POTD! Susan :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:43:00 PM

I appreciate your comments and congrats Susan! Linda :)

Constance La France

Date: 1/4/2023 8:40:00 AM

Linda, such a funny write yet there is a wonderful meaning within your lines, I believe in aging naturally also, it is what it is! Congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:42:00 PM

Thank you Constance! Linda

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/4/2023 7:57:00 AM

Ha, ha, ha! What'd you say?! Louder, please! OH! POTD!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go, Linda. :) gw

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:41:00 PM

Again, my thanks gw! laf

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 1/4/2023 7:43:00 AM

I love this poem to bits! A FAVE for me! Congratulations on POTD Linda, have a fabulous day! xomo

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 1:41:00 PM

Oh Maureen. Thank you so much for the congrats and fav! :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/4/2023 6:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Love your ending. Write On. Have a blessed day................

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 6:53:00 AM

Many thanks my friend. hugs to you Paula! :)

John Lawless

Date: 1/4/2023 6:36:00 AM

you are old enough to remember the old expression ..Puttin' On The Dog....GREAT WIT AND WRITE LINDA, You could do stand up comedy .... if you could stand up that long.....

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 6:40:00 AM

Yes, I am old enough to remember John. Thanks! LOL I could never do stand up. Aside from not being able to stand that long ;), I'm much to introverted. :))

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/4/2023 6:02:00 AM

Congratulations for this great POTD :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 6:19:00 AM

Hello Heidi! Many thanks! :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/4/2023 5:53:00 AM

Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Linda. Enjoy your day.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 6:19:00 AM

Thank you Vijay! You as well dear friend. :)

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/4/2023 5:44:00 AM

This is good, Linda. My Congratulatiions. on POTD…….it gave me a chuckle. Best, SuZ ……a postscript……funny how quantum reality works the same way on everyone. LOL.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 6:18:00 AM

I'm glad you got a chuckle from this Suzanne. And yes to your postscript :) Many thanks!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/4/2023 4:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD! Love how you 'laugh' at aging. Very clever! Paulette

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 6:17:00 AM

Many thanks Paulette! laf :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/4/2023 4:07:00 AM

Love this Linda, congratulations on your POTD honors!!!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/4/2023 6:15:00 AM

Hi Mike. Thanks for the congrats! :)