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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Date: 3/18/2023 5:51:00 PM
Very enjoyable, Susan. This is cute but does capture true issues. Cheers, Molly
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Date: 8/14/2018 1:28:00 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.
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Date: 8/12/2018 8:43:00 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.
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Date: 7/8/2018 4:35:00 PM
WIshing I were 40 again. I was in the prime of my life!!
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Date: 7/8/2018 4:34:00 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.
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Date: 7/7/2018 3:54:00 PM
I have long ago past the forty mark and life just keeps getting better. It is what you make of it. Elaine
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Date: 7/7/2018 7:24:00 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!
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Date: 7/6/2018 8:29:00 PM
Oh to be 40 again. Mind you 56 is pretty terrific as well.
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Date: 7/6/2018 5:12:00 PM
You could be right... Good questions at a wonderful age.. All the best Susannah
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