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When you are old not much seems new But technology trolls and cars suck too I like the old cars with frames solid heavy Does good a heart with your foot on the levy New clothes aren’t new they’re copycats Except the ripped new clothes not made to last I miss the elegance that Hollywood once had People barely dress now, wearing pajamas fad When you are old more important things matter But you notice these small things makes you sadder If you speak your mind you’re a mad hatter Still you love simple finds, the soft pitter patter Of rain on windowpane, of footsteps of kids They’ve broken the window playing like you did You can find their laugh is like a mind kiss Bringing back sweet memories of times like this When you get old your asset is health You may or may not have money left But you know you can’t spend it dead So money is funny you value time instead

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 1/24/2025 2:02:00 AM
- So true, Karen : "When you are old more important things matter" - ("Body and mind don't always match when it comes to age") - hugs
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/24/2025 6:17:00 AM
Agree with you Anne-Lise!
Date: 1/20/2025 8:54:00 PM
so well written, so very true dear friend. kudos.
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/20/2025 9:10:00 PM
Hugs much appreciated!
Date: 1/20/2025 12:34:00 PM
Wonderful! I can relate to just about all of this. I remember hitting a baseball through my neighbor's window, too.
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/20/2025 12:47:00 PM
Really? Wow! Thanks for reading David!
Date: 1/20/2025 10:06:00 AM
I've reached that age Karen when health is the most important thing. xx
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/20/2025 10:48:00 AM
Me too John! May your new year be blessed with health and happiness!
Date: 1/19/2025 11:34:00 PM
That last part is so very very true
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/20/2025 4:10:00 AM
Thanks for reading Andrea!
Date: 1/19/2025 9:00:00 PM
This is precious, Karen. I think you have really nailed the discovery that some call 'old age,' but positivists term, mindfulness, attention to the things that matter... FAVE-time for me. Thanks, Gershon
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/20/2025 4:09:00 AM
Wow I’m honored you fav it Gershon! Thank you!
Date: 1/19/2025 10:42:00 AM
I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. Great last line. Health/time are the most important. Just ask any wealthy sick person. Have a blessed day...................
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/19/2025 11:00:00 AM
I appreciate you reading Paula thanks! Have a blessed day as well!

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