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Getting Dressed

For the young, getting dressed is a breeze. They don’t mind showing midriff or knees. Skirts cut up to the thighs That might lure strangers’ eyes Are no bother; they wear what they please. As we age, though, the mirror decrees That we bow to the image one sees And at last recognize That we must compromise So my short-shorts have morphed to capris!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 6/18/2018 6:14:00 PM
Clever, witty, and oh-so-true. :) gw
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Date: 6/14/2018 2:25:00 AM
Flaunting it when we're younger, hiding it when we're older, never worry because the flaunters today will be the cover ups tomorrow. Tom
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Date: 6/13/2018 11:01:00 PM
You're as clever as ever ilene. As your female physique is less seen. By the modesty that life dictates. But you're right not to tempt these ill fates. :)
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Date: 6/13/2018 9:07:00 PM
Ah giggles! Love it :) xomo!
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Date: 6/13/2018 6:11:00 PM
Haha....love it
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Date: 6/13/2018 5:51:00 PM
ha ha ha I can relate on so so many levels lol, thanks for making me smile:-) hugs jan xx
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