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I Am Old

Should I mind being old Should I lie that I am old Should I feel guilty that I am old Should I hide because I am old I am lucky that I am old I am grateful that I am old I won't lie that I am old I feel proud that I am old I AM OLD WHY Why if this *** woman Writes a poem that contains the word OLD Regarding a person who is OLD Why is that degrading? Or offensive in any way. WHY Why if I am a YOUNG woman It is acceptable Both are explanatory Neither derogatory

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/23/2021 1:43:00 AM

It is weird to me that many think "old" is a bad word; I love the word old. Old fashioned, Old school. Olden days. Thank you for pointing this out Shirley.

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/24/2021 12:44:00 AM

Maybe it is because I am old fashioned in many ways, I find some changes so unnecessary, especially when there are a lot more important things to address in these trying times. Since when did twice become two times etc ....