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Time Passes By So Slowly

Be prepared all you young'uns The golden years aren't always golden Looking ahead when I was younger Thought, “what a fantastic notion” Life would be a blast lounging around Enjoying my life at its best Sorry to have to burst your bubble Coz here comes the real test You wake up early each morning Ready for come what may But it isn't too long before you realize You have no plans per say Suddenly you've become very aware You're not needed the way you once were You still have so much to offer But life has passed you by in a whirr The hardest thing for you to get used to The fact you're no longer the star The world is still singing and motoring along But you're not driving the car So be prepared all you young'uns The golden years aren't that golden Enjoy life before the inevitable happens When time passes by in slow motion

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Date: 5/12/2024 2:20:00 PM
For sure…already feeling some of those effects…silver and gold are closely connected.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/13/2024 7:14:00 AM
Glad you’re still hanging out with us on PS! Hugs ~ Kim
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/12/2024 6:17:00 PM
Don't mean to wobble your bubble Miss Kim! My good days are done! Love, Happy Jack xxx
Date: 5/12/2024 10:16:00 AM
So true Jack, and time seems to speed up as you get older, make the most of every second. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/12/2024 10:29:00 AM
Every moment is precious Tom! You seem to be making the most of your time Yeehaw! CHEERS, Jack !!!
Date: 5/12/2024 5:19:00 AM
Good morning, dear Jack :-) a dose of sometimes harsh reality in your poem. I can identify with your words and feelings especially "Suddenly you've become very aware...You're not needed the way you once were You still have so much to offer But life has passed you by in a whirr For me, that reality is the most difficult to handle. I, too, wake up early. Can't seem to sleep much past 5 a.m. Ahh, but naps...now those are great! Have a pleasant Sunday, hugs, Sara
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Jack Ellison
Date: 5/12/2024 5:41:00 AM
Oh we are so alike Miss Sara!!! Getting up early has always been annoying to Cathie! :( I disturb her! I am still amazed at our likeness Miss Sara! WOW! Lots of love from way up north XXX

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