How You Are Old

It has come to my attention
so I thought that I might mention
        to relieve your concern with old age
         you really must turn the page
which will help to release any tension.

I'll mention, and I know that it's bold
but it's apparent that you must be told
        although you're advancing in years
        which is one of your major fears
it's not how old you are - it's how you are old!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Devonshire Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 3:07 PM
Oh, yeah! This is one for my favorites, Ralph. I feel the same way and love the way you structured this limerick to make a poignant message. Am enjoying my vacation, but had to stop by for a laugh. Thank you! Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 10:40 AM
great message in this one, Ralph. I really enjoyed it. LUv, Andrea
Belt Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 7:34 PM
Wife says I'm not old.....Just Different....Great Write my friend........Larry
Brown Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Interesting!
Kendrick Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Great understanding about life on your part in this very well thought out Limerick...Let the gifts of writing flow right on through..Sara
La France Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 7:42 AM
I actually think people improve as they get old, they know who they are ~~~
Culverhouse Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 7:08 AM
old is not so bad...stupid would be worse.
Mitchell Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 6:29 AM
Ha! True, especially since I don't like the alternative!
Harrison Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 8:42 PM
So true, I hope I never act old. I can be old, I just don't want to think or act old. I can have pain or walk slowly, but I don't want to think old or be grumpy!
Roberts Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 8:32 PM
nice one
Mehta Avatar
July 23, 2010 at 6:57 PM
I enjoyed the line. Very instructive and thought provoking. A unique thought
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