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Reluctant To Age

This can't be my age! 
I am still young at heart
The life of a party 
Though hitting the bed by ten
Gained a few kilos of weight
But can fit into my youthful jeans
Grew sluggish and shorter in height
Although ready for a morning jog
Have to wear glasses now
As the print size has become smaller
A few grays in my hair don't tell my age 
Merely a fashion statement 
That adds a touch of elegance to my carriage
My knees hurt from the cold not stiffness
The reflection in the mirror shows what I'm not 
An elderly haggard lady 
With baggy wrinkled eyes and sagging jowls
As my passions still drive me forward
And I am still living my dream 
For age is just a number 
It's only the spirit that counts.

Copyright © Susmita Mukherjee

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