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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2003-06-08 04:09 PM


Not So Bad

It's really not so terrible,
This thing of growing old.
I don't have to mind my manners
Or do what I've been told.

No one seems to care about it
If I break a few small rules.
I say I don't have time enough
For tolerating fools.

I can wear the brightest colors,
Red and yellow, both at once.
Because I'm old folks smile and don't
Assume that I'm a dunce.

I can even hug young fellows
Without scorn for being bold.
No it's not too incovenient
This process of growing old.

In deference to my age, most folks
I meet are quite polite.
If I forget a thing or two
They say that it's all right.

If when in school the others
Considered me a nerd,
Well if they grew rich and famous
I am sure I would have heard.

At my age there's not much difference
Between the rich and poor.
We can't take it with us, money's
Not important any more.

Please don't feel sorry for me
Or believe what you've been told.
It is not the end of living
Just because you're growing old.

By: Joyce 6/8/03


© Copyright 2003 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
Nightshade
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1 posted 2003-06-08 04:51 PM


Ah, Joyce, with our muses help...we will never really grow old. Love this write. hugs to you, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

Brenda Hall
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2 posted 2003-06-08 07:51 PM


Hey, Joyce I can surely relate to what your thought is on "old age", I am 62 yrs. young, but my body tells me different.

A lot of things don't matter any more, or at least it is not of great improtance. The 'little hill of beans' is what I am referring to. lol!


Have a good one, Keep up the good work! We may become poets one day! lol!


Brenda Hall

The windows of the soul,reflect negative and positive images.Correct the negative and praise the positive

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3 posted 2003-06-09 10:43 AM


Joyce~
I'm *giggling* all over !
This is SO CUTE !!!!!

You've such a wonderful sense of humor~
I like it when your *giggle-schmiggles* come out to play~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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Joyce Johnson
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4 posted 2003-06-09 12:28 PM


Thanks Marge for understanding this was written in fun.  Love, Joyce
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5 posted 2003-06-09 12:35 PM


Dearest Joyce,

I LIKE THIS I LIKE THIS!!! brought a smile to my face!!

Love
Michelle

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6 posted 2003-06-09 04:17 PM


Dear Joyce:  Cute poem and I really enjoyed it. I've just come back from a week of tent camping and I have to admit I have a few sore muscles! But I agree with you just the same!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

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7 posted 2003-06-09 06:51 PM


ahhhh how lovely Joyce !!!!!!! this is just what i am looking forward too most about getting older and wiser. aged 44 on friday i am beginning to let some things lie and enjoy a little less worring about how people see me.

hugs from a very impressed little me.
xxxxxx june xxxxxx

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8 posted 2003-06-10 01:11 PM


What a delight. *S*

My dad always says that growing old isn't so bad... especially when you consider the alternative. LOL You remind us of the fun we can have along with the aches and moans. *G*

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