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These Days Old Man

Shocking, those stockings, suspenders and all. In old days, told to pull yourself up by your bootstraps. These days, old man, you just don’t want to fall. And truly you’ve had your share of mishaps…so Go forth, adventure, into the old age zone Put on your thick glasses and disposables. And for goodness sake, don’t go it alone. It is not yet time for condolences! 6/3/2023

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Date: 6/5/2023 5:45:00 AM
This is so true, Kim. Can't believe I am physically slowing down, although my mind does not.
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Date: 6/4/2023 10:01:00 AM
I remember 63...barely. I still don't do "suspenders", however. I find it incredibly ironic that our lives are generally spent racing to get to the point where we are forced...physically...to slow down. A very a propos piece, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/4/2023 11:16:00 AM
Thank you, Jim!
Date: 6/4/2023 2:42:00 AM
A brilliant poem with a tinge of humor.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/4/2023 4:23:00 AM
Thank you so much :) Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 6/3/2023 6:58:00 PM
I feel that way Kim yesterday June 2nd was my birthday I turned 63 imagine that lol. This lovely Poem of yours summed it all up for me. Thanks for sharing. lol
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/3/2023 7:28:00 PM
Happy Birthday, Mike! I will be 63 in October.
Date: 6/3/2023 9:00:00 AM
Lol, I feel like him sometimes Kim. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/3/2023 9:39:00 AM
LOL…sometimes! Have a blessed weekend, dear friend!

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