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Senescence

Just having passed another year In quiet celebration I was reflecting on my journey here Feeling still quite young Yet remembering What a friend just had said that we Are now senescence This comment startled me Into thinking of where I am and where I am going next How many good years, are there For me to really enjoy Fifteen is my guess with more That will be an unknown chore So little but so many How does that compare with the first If I act now like I’m fifteen I would love passionately with you Start a new first job Lay around in a bikini in my backyard As the years go back, I would Do less and less Enjoy playing more with make believe Make cookies and eat the dough Have books read to me Swing in a tree for hours, daydreaming Wish upon the moon and stars For a peaceful night Until I just sit in a chair in a sunny spot Stare out the window Nod off to sleep Then nibble on peanut butter Licking my spoon contentedly, still I would want to see you again And dream of my days beside the sea written 6-13-2020

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/2/2020 6:14:00 PM

Hello JeanneMcGee, I would like to be by the water side and never leave it. Have a nice evening my friend.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/17/2020 6:12:00 AM

I will definitely take an inspiration from your blissful words for my years when my body grows old. I will remember to live like I was still fifteen. It would be a beautiful journey. May all your coming years be full of joy and love dear Jeanne. :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/14/2020 12:31:00 PM

Wow. This is a fave for me - such a wonderful write. God bless you sweet friend with love, Gina

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/14/2020 3:57:00 PM

Well, I feel blessed that I touched a good and delicate spot. Keep swinging in your tree as long as you can. xoxox

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/13/2020 2:16:00 PM

Sounds like a fun plan for the time remaining--most of us can relate to that. A special write, Jeanne.

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/13/2020 4:55:00 PM

That is why we enjoy reading each others poems...we can relate. :D

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/13/2020 1:28:00 PM

I think you should put on the bikini and lay around in the backyard; it sounds terrific to me! Age is nothing and I mean absolutely nothing. This is a gorgeous write.

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 6/13/2020 1:45:00 PM

I do actually put on a bikini by my pool when no one else is around! I remember once last year having the balls to go to a pool party in my bikini and my girlfriends were delighted at my courage...ha! Thanks for the reminder of the age is nothing mantra! Most of the time I do not remember that I am receiving social security and considered the elderly! what a hoot life is.