Life Begins At 40

What will this world continue to make of me?
What will I continue to make of myself?
And the melding henceforth.
Minced meat, chopped liver.
Or a strand of grey pearls.
These days it's a new way of life.
A new way of living.
Oh, I just had a senior moment.
I need to dye my hair.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Moore Avatar
March 18, 2023 at 5:51 PM
Very enjoyable, Susan. This is cute but does capture true issues. Cheers, Molly
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 14, 2018 at 1:28 AM
Yeah I think when I reach 40 I would dye my hair in lots of shades, green , pink, purple, mahogany. Glad to know life begins at 40, I thought it would feel old and boring but your poem gets the hopes up. Great poetic interesting description here. Kudos.
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 8:43 PM
I'll be 40 for the second time in 8 years. Of course my wife says I'll be two for the 40th time. Enjoy every moment.
Dietrich Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 4:35 PM
WIshing I were 40 again. I was in the prime of my life!!
Dietrich Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 4:34 PM
YOu are right. Life really DOES begin at 40.What they might not tell you. It starts to end at 60 hahaha (from my experience anyway). Good one, Susannah.
George   Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 3:54 PM
I have long ago past the forty mark and life just keeps getting better. It is what you make of it. Elaine
Man Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 7:24 AM
Good morning. I'm in the mountains with my dog (Bo) this morning. Sipping on your wonderful write and a hot cup of Joe. Nature is waking up and you're bringing a delight to my senses!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 6, 2018 at 8:29 PM
Oh to be 40 again. Mind you 56 is pretty terrific as well.
Michael Avatar
July 6, 2018 at 5:12 PM
You could be right... Good questions at a wonderful age.. All the best Susannah
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