On Aging

When I am old
I won't sit in a rocker
next to a window
watching the world pass by;
remembering the way things used to be,
wondering where years have gone
while eating a dinner of toast and tea.
Oh no, I will not do THAT... for
I intend to be a subversive senior!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 7:14 PM
yes cool...keep striving to be active!
Wilson Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Kool thoughts on being an old lady!I just loved it and totally agree...Take care~Deb
Mehta Avatar
September 5, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Nice thoughts on aging well penned, Carol
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