Bette Bavington Poet Pantoum

Growing Old Gracefully

Growing old gracefully isn't about looking 
In the mirror every day for a brand new 
Wrinkle
That can't be ironed out like a pair of 
Pants.
To some growing old it is a very traumatic 
Experience.
There are some who don't want the age 
Lines of time
That can't be ironed out like a pair of
Pants.
We're suppose to grow old gracefully.
There are some who don't want the age 
Lines of time
Which are a part of life.
We're suppose to grow old gracefully,
Live and enjoy the small pleasures
Which are a part of life.
Go outside
Live and enjoy the small pleasures
A transformation will occur.
Go outside
Walk, greet your neighbor, and enjoy 
Nature.
A transformation will occur.
To some growing old is a very traumatic 
Experience.
Walk, greet your neighbor, and enjoy 
Nature.
Growing old gracefully isn't about looking 
In the mirror every day for a brand new 
Wrinkle.

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Isabella Clark April 15, 2021 at 12:03 PM I love the positivity on growing older. I do get nervous about it, but your poem reminded me to take a step back to see the beauty around you. Thank you! Bette Bavington April 15, 2021 at 2:45 PM Thank you. Isabella. I am glad I could help you out on this one. Seeing the beauty, greeting our neighbors, enjoying our children, grandchildren and living in the moment is what life is all about rather than not living it. Thank you for reading it. I hope you have a great day.