In a New Place

When you’re in a new place
And the setting is strange,
All your customs and habits 
You must rearrange.

From the car that you drive
To the bed where you sleep,
There’s a learning curve; sometimes 
To climb it is steep.

When you’re older, to acclimate
May take a while,
Especially if
Tried and true is your style.

So you do what you must
To accept and get by,
For your younger-day outlooks 
No longer apply.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 10/30/2022 7:38:00 PM
I see that changes in my life throw me for a loop now. Never would have thunk it.... Your poem resonates totally. :) gw
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Date: 10/30/2022 12:31:00 PM
Ilene You are sharp today. fine poem. The mind is strong. The body weak. Keep Rolling.H
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Date: 10/30/2022 12:31:00 PM
A physical bending comes with age and bending attitude to adjust would be helpful. Ilene, I always enjoy your practical thoughts.
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Date: 10/30/2022 11:37:00 AM
Oh, I can so agree, Ilene. I think it is much more difficult for us older folks to re-adjust to new patterns of life.
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Date: 10/30/2022 10:55:00 AM
Most common: getting up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet; lights out, different surroundings take their toll! Well said, Ilene! Aloha!
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