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Menopausal Mamma |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Menopausal Mamma by Linda L. Dowd Emotions keep on bubbling up, ~ Giving rise to mass confusion. I can't discern what they are, Or what’s real or delusion I feel the need to write them down, But I don’t know where to start. ~ I doubt my discombobulation, I could adequately impart. I have moments of elation, Then I slip in to a funk. Before I can say “menopause” ~ There’s more junk in my trunk! I awake with good intentions, To be the best that I can be. But I'm a creature of bad habits, And I'm failing miserably! The icing on my fruitcake, Is to see my own reflection. ~ Plastic surgery gone awry, From botched botox injection! My smile once, was beautiful, Now it’s stretched across my face! The skin’s been drawn ‘n quartered, And tucked and pinned in place! Miss Clairol is a faithful friend, She covers all my grays. Then streaks my hair with highlights, Of "golden, sunny rays". (Sheesh!) My memory’s non-existent, I am always in a fuddle. I never know what’s going on, As I wander in a muddle. The lines 'n wrinkles 'round my eyes, Have been zapped and planed away. But now my peepers cannot close! ~ They’re open night and day! I have oodles of creams ‘n lotions, To stop the aging of my skin. I pour them on from head to toe, ~ and add some extra under chin! I bend ‘n stretch and twist ‘n turn, In my “Battle of the Bulge”. But after burning calories ~ In some chocolate, I indulge! ~*~ I am not aging gracefully, In fact, I’m just a mess. I might as well grow old and gray, And put an end to all this stress! . [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-12-2007 06:49 PM).] |
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moondogz Member
since 2007-05-01
Posts 397Great White North |
good one Linda...just think now you'll be even more creative. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Linda Angelo, you are truly unique! This made me smile, thank you! I think Angels like you don't need any of those things ... you are just pure radiance, but then you know! The up and downs of the mood, yes that sounds familiar! quote: Oh!! Smiles and hugs! Margherita   |
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Alicethruglass Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 368 |
I couldn't agree more ~~ as I go through the same |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
oh Linda... you go girl! This was great to read... and little close to home for me!! LOL enjoyed RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 Hilarious portrait!(NOT a self-portrait though!!!) |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Who was that lady you were telling us about Linda, I'm sure it wasn't you because your smile looks pretty good to me and I just couldn't imagine you in a muddle. Great poem dear Linda but about someone else. Have a great day. Lindsay |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is just how I feel. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
moondogz ~ Yeppers! Now I've got lots of free time! lol  EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Well, so far so good. My lotions, creams, and potions seem to be working ~ at least for the moment!  ~ But tomorrow is another day! And as the saying goes, "Another day, another wrinkle!" ~ or is that "another dollar"?!? If I had my choice, I'd prefer the latter! lol Love to you Anita! ~ Ooops! I meant "Margherita"! ~ Memory, don't fail me now!!! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Alicethruglass ~ It's the pits, isn't it! Everything's falling south when I want it to go north! May mirrors be your friends ~ and not your enemies!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RDB ~ Hi, Roniece! I know, these are scary times! I used to take my 'youthful glow' so much for granted ~ now I have to paste my face with every kind of concoction known to womankind! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ You made me burst out laughing! I may not be there yet, but I can see the writing on the wall! lol Loves 'n laughs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay P ~ You ole charmer, you! Let's just say that I will not go gently into that good night! lol Father Time ~ bring it on! I'll fight the good fight and win the war on aging! Actually, my dear Aussie Man, I'm just fooling around. I am trying to age with grace ~ the operative word is "trying"! lol  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Hey, Chicks don't age! Hmm! Unless they become hens! Nah, once a chick ~ always a chick! Loveya! Linda |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Giggles at your poem! I am 62 and immensely proud of it. I have grey hair (and love being grey), have better health than all the people I know put together. I have the bones of a 20-year old (so said the doctor and nurses when they saw an X-ray of an arm I broke in 2002). Even though I seldom remember to (or can afford to) eat, I always have the energy of a dozen 20-year olds - I don't see why I should walk when I can literally run. I get where I am going much faster that way. When I was 58, a man joined the company and dared to be older than me (by 7 whole years - what a cheek!). I punished him by declaring him 57 forever! I love the word "old" (except when used for my animals - they are "mature") and don't see "old" as derogatory at all. To me, it implies wisdom and experience and a mind full of treasures. I guess I am just VERY strange and VERY different from most other people! Hee hee! - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ Aloha, Hawaii Man! "Here's looking at you, kid!" lol Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"Old" Wise One Hello, Owl! I'm glad my poem gave you a giggle or two! "I love the word "old" (except when used for my animals - they are "mature") and don't see "old" as derogatory at all. To me, it implies wisdom and experience and a mind full of treasures." ~ I totally concur! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts ~ and the wisdom of your age! lol Loving hug, Linda  |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Mmmmm.... Must be a girl thing. Thank God....  JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ But aren't you guys happy that your gals try so hard to still be your dolls!?! Linda Lou |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
It's so confusing, ain't it? Sometimes, when I'm really on a roll, I think that men made up the menopause issue, preferring to think that their wives/women/whatever had simply lost their minds, instead of perhaps, they just lost their ability to bite their tongues! Oh yeah, all that long-suffering patience. All those years of, "No, really, sweetie, it's okay." EVERYTHING I WANTED TO SAY BUT DIDN'T. It's all comin' out NOW, ain't it, Bud? Oh my...I tell my husband: BE NICE TO THEM WHO COOK YOUR FOOD. *glare* and laughing, now why am I yelling at you? lawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwsy.... Save the last car on the rollercoaster for me, Missy!  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Linda......I remember this well....trust me...this to shall pass. |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Linda You never fail to make me smile or laugh or just sit back in awe of your talent. Your poetry is always a keeper. xoxoxo Alison |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Serene One ~ "All those years of, "No, really, sweetie, it's okay." ~ Oh, gosh! I do so know what you mean!!! "BE NICE TO THEM WHO COOK YOUR FOOD. *glare* " ~ Okay, now you really cracked me up! Gosh, you are so darn cute, Karen! Thank your for the entertaining response. They say that laughter keeps you young ~ so thanks for knocking a couple of years off of me! lol Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Martie Flowers ~ Nawww, menopause cannot possibly be behind you! You look too young, for that to be true! But then again, you could look far younger than your years because you are pure of heart, body, and spirit! Love to you! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
aziza ~ Alison, that was an especially sweet thing to say! Thank you, you little darlin'! Loving hug 'n a smile, Linda |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
LOL.. all those creams and lotions...I need a magic potion. Men become distinguished as their hair goes gray but this is what my granddaughter had to say as she peered intently at me one night, "Gramma, did you know you're gettin' blonder by the minute?"  ..and bear it. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy One ~ Now you have me "LOL"! Out of the mouths of babes! How precious was that! I may not have had any nips and tucks, but I sure keep skin care companies in business! ~ and as for Ms. Clairol? ~ She is now a friend for life! Loves 'n lotions, Lindy Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
vandana ~ I doubt that you have reached this 'mature' stage in womanhood ~ but you wiiilll! lol Linda |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
well miss lindalovely, you made me giggle again! I love this! I've just realized that I'm officially growing old. An older lady called me ma'am in the store the other day, not "honey" or "sweetie" like I'm used to *sighs dramatically* I've just started finding gray invaders hiding amongst all the brunette locks, and actually freaked out a bit. My mother didn't start getting gray until her late 40s (I called to ask her, a bit hysterically, when I found the last one), and i'm only just past the mid-30 mark. Every time I find a new one, I go smack the male that I'm blaming for them .. it doesn't make them go away, but it gives me some sense of satisfaction at least hehe (I also get a sick satisfaction from the fact that he's the same age and is under a full scale attack from the gray invaders) I may grow old, but I refuse to grow up! ~Sheli~ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Divine Chaotic One ~ "I've just realized that I'm officially growing old. An older lady called me ma'am in the store the other day, not "honey" or "sweetie" like I'm used to *sighs dramatically*" ~ OMG ~ That happened to me as well!!! I've been blessed in the young jeans department ~ oops! That should read young "GENES" department, but I suppose they're beginning to wear out! ~ sad puppy dog face, here. Your cracked me up with that smackaroo comment! lol "I may grow old, but I refuse to grow up!" ~ Right on, sister! Moi aussi! ~ Me too! You're as young as you feel. A youthful spirit keeps you young! I have a year or two  on you, but I often feel as though I am in my 20s. ~ But then there are those days when I feel... not in my 20s lolLoves 'n laughs, Linda Lou |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
ea- this is so funny, i nearly fell of my chair lolololololololololololololololol ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Arctic Wind ~ I love to make people laugh! Now you have me laughing as well! Thank you! Loving hug, EA |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Linda, In your humor, truth is set free! Oh my, I understand this so vividly! Before I went back to work this year, I bought stock in the facial moisturizing company! I love your humor, EA! You write it so well. Another to my library... hugs, misce' [This message has been edited by miscellanea (11-17-2007 08:04 PM).] |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
This is so wonderfully expressed and funny though heartfelt. Thank you for indulging me this morning..thank you |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is for you, mama http://tinyurl.com/2u3pbz |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
misce' ~ "Before I went back to work this year, I bought stock in the facial moisturizing company!" ~ Very prudent of you! With me as a customer, they'd definitely show a big profit at their year's end! lol Loves, Lotions, 'n Potions, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ME_M ~ I haven't seen you in a while! Unless, perhaps, it is because my vision is failing due to my advancing age! We must remember to smile! It is like giving ourself a mini face-lift! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Balladeer ~ I can't stop laughing! I had to go back and replay that animated video on baby boomers, two more times! It would be downright hilarious, if it weren't downright depressing! lol As a HUGE fan of your comedic writing, I have secretly hoped that you would notice whenever I have posted a humorous poem. Laughter begets laughter! lol ~ and thank you for that link that has me still laughing! I am sending it off to my girlfriends! They'll be laughing (through their tears! lol) like I am! to U 2Linda |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
A most witty poem Linda..delivered in the great EA style..thank you.. Goldenrose. Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, ring out the old, ring in the new,ring out the false, ring in the true..A Lord Tennyson |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of Gold ~ As it would appear, you and I were reading and replying to each other's poem, at the very same time! lol Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a nice reply! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFLMAO... Here I was, thinking I had it bad... only to learn that WORSE is yet to come??? LOL Aw, what the heck... FIRM is highly overrated... right? *G* Delightful read! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern One ~ I'm with you! However, if "firm" is NOT highly overrated, then I'm in BIG trouble! Loves 'n Lotions, Linda |
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