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Age Is More Than a Number

A septuaginarian?! -- He doesn't look a day over 45 ~ But he's wracked with pain He hasn't changed a bit since we were in college ~ So what? His feet are on fire 24/7 Look! He has a full head of dark brown hair ~ Yeah, and he can't walk from here to the end of the block But he's so well preserved for his age ~ Ha! Have you seen him try to navigate stairs? I'll bet he still fits into his graduation suit ~ He sure does: Osteoporosis has hollowed out his bones You know, they say that you're only as old as you feel ~ That's true: He's old, he feels...

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Sunlite Wanter

Date: 2/9/2019 6:31:00 PM

Thank you for writing an honest poem! Love the title.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/9/2019 8:35:00 PM

Wow! I just LOVE your comment, Sunlite, i.e., 'an honest poem.' It speaks volumes, and it's perhaps the biggest compliment I've ever received on the Soup. Deeply appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Silent One

Date: 2/3/2019 9:53:00 AM

You are right Gershon... we get wiser by age, well most of us... lol

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/3/2019 1:00:00 PM

Ha, ha. I agree, Silent...at least wise enough to know not to overdo it, physically---whatever that 'it' may entail. :) gw

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/3/2019 6:05:00 AM

I agree, age is more than a number. A person may look young but how they feel on the inside is another story:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/3/2019 12:58:00 PM

Absolutely correct---and thank goodness it works the other way too!! :) gw

P.S. Awtry

Date: 2/3/2019 12:37:00 AM

Yep only as old as you feel... That guy was having a good laugh. My father-in-law said though, "Well, I can tell you one thing...It's not gonna get any better." ;)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/3/2019 12:58:00 PM

And, boy, is your father-in-law every right!! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/2/2019 11:03:00 PM

"feet are on fire 24/7" got me. If I wear the wrong shoes, I will take a step and it feels like I have broken my ankle, sometimes both of them. Arthritis from so many destructive things I have done to myself. I have to laugh at this poem, my friend, because it is so applicable!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/2/2019 11:19:00 PM

Glad you can laugh at it -- as opposed to the alternative. :) gw