Sylvia Coulstock Poet Rhyme

Who's Old?

Okay we've all cracked the funnies
Joked about what's gone and what's still there.
How everything sags or wilts
Doesn' t work or is in a state of disrepair.
How we're crumbling or fumbling.
Who's deaf? you're mumbling.
How we're gummy or losing our hair-
So what !
Inside we're young and attractive still very active,
Lively, energetic though bent and arthritic-
So what !
Inside we're lustful and exciting,warm and inviting,
Charming, alluring though wrinkles are occuring-
So what !
Inside we're strong and dependable not expendable
Though memory's not reliable and body not so pliable-
So what !
Inside we're funny and witty don't need anyone's pity,
Treat life playfully and are growing old ' disgracefully '
And yes 
WE'RE ENTITLED, so why should we care
Because inside we're the person we always were....
Old who's old? Age is only going on out there

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Ad. Andrew Joseph June 23, 2018 at 11:01 AM Wow this is exquisite... Captures the reality of life

Barbara Aquila June 20, 2018 at 2:16 PM Love this because it is playful, full of energy and laughter. yeah! Who is old?Not those of us who are stll young!

Ma Yaseen June 18, 2018 at 1:11 PM Wow. This is brilliant. I loved every line of it.

Lou Schreiberg November 9, 2010 at 1:57 PM Very captivating read with urge to read next line Lou

Duncan Chappell November 6, 2010 at 9:24 PM nice work

Sidney Beck October 18, 2010 at 8:46 AM Sylvia....Yes all your lines here echo my own thoughts and feelings exactly.....well written indeed.........and thank you for enjoying my poems and for saying such flattering things.....the trouble is, I might just start believing them..... LOL ......best wishes ...Syd

Kim Hilliker October 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM Right on, Sylvia! Humorous and clever poem.

James Fraser October 17, 2010 at 1:40 PM Koolio poetry Sylvia, growing old is something we should all achieve. Sadly it does not happen in this world of ours >> James

Poet Destroyer A October 17, 2010 at 11:20 AM love this one, age is just a number he he, enjoyed this one Sylvia,..P.D.

Kristi Hayner October 17, 2010 at 10:07 AM So so so true and beautifully expressed! Really appreciate your comment on my words for today! Forgiveness is a great RX!

Carolyn Devonshire October 17, 2010 at 9:08 AM Oh yes, Sylvia, I couldn't agree with you more! We only grow old on the "outside," while the inside remains young and vital. In fact, I think we can actually be younger at heart when we enter our golden years. We seem more content with our lives and ourselves. As you say so insightfully, "Age is only going on out there." Brilliant! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta October 17, 2010 at 9:01 AM The age matters nothing it is the mind that is important, Sylvia

Michael J. Falotico October 17, 2010 at 6:41 AM We will all get there at one point no escaping it...but its how you enjoyed getting there is the joy.....