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Walking the Mall

Outside it’s brisk, inside its warm. There’s excitement going on everywhere. A baby begs to get down and crawl, So mama uses the stroller to lock her in. The teens are checking out high couture. The boys are absorbed with the girls, circling sure. When I was young I was just like they, As I walked down the street from store to store. Times have changed and so have I. My Oh My, did time fly! Now I’m a little bent and shuffle more, As I veer from side to side absorbing in all the stores. A little slower and in the way, I’ll get my exercise any way. Occasionally I’d dearly love to buy, But money’s held too tightly now. All alone and getting on... No one sees the invisible gray haired old lady, As she slowly toddles down the Mall.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 6/8/2013 12:30:00 PM
Congratulations!!! CAROL, nice to see you on Nates' winning list. By the looks of his winners, it seems as if he's a real picky person.... xox~ Linda
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Date: 6/7/2013 8:37:00 PM
thank you
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Date: 5/24/2011 8:41:00 AM
life is a circle of life for sure,I did the same thing hang out in the food court, window shop. Now I find there is no time and eventually I too will be in your shoes. Then a new baby is born and the cycle starts over again. This was a great write, cory
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