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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.

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Molly Moore

Date: 3/18/2023 5:51:00 PM

Very enjoyable, Susan. This is cute but does capture true issues. Cheers, Molly

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

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.

Vince Suzadail Jr.

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.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2018 4:35:00 PM

WIshing I were 40 again. I was in the prime of my life!!

Andrea Dietrich

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.

Elaine George

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

Lyric Man

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!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/6/2018 8:29:00 PM

Oh to be 40 again. Mind you 56 is pretty terrific as well.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/6/2018 5:12:00 PM

You could be right... Good questions at a wonderful age.. All the best Susannah