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Suddenly Senior
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Suddenly Senior |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Suddenly I'm old, and this mind, that feels the same as when I was nineteen, struggles with that fact. How did this happen? I was just living my life, dealing with day to day, with the joys and pitfalls of our Path. I tried to be a good friend, a helpful neighbour, a dependable father, a sensitive lover, and I suppose old age sneaked by me when I wasn't looking. Oh, I am happy and content with my life: I wouldn't change it should some magic djinn grant me that wish. It is just that age surprised me while I was otherwise occupied, and I resent that just a bit. There are things left for me to do that are more difficult for the elderly, so I'll just try a little harder, be a little more determined, than the youth I thought I was. I'll continue to work out with Joe Weider's help, and take long walks with my friendly beagle, and find excuses to run up and down stairs. Watching my diet is fun, and isn't it amazing how much garbage manufacturers put in processed food: astounding how many chemicals find their way to our tables? I'll stretch my mind through contemplating the Universal Balance. I'll try to understand why so many of us just will not see a larger Picture, and work to make life better for all, rather than blindly consuming, hating, and seeking, rather than Enlightenment, instant gratification. I'm a senior now: I am old, but that does not mean I must become neo-conservative, and wear polyester trousers, hiked up around my chest. I do not have to abandon my nineteen year old heart. Tomorrow I'll be older, but in this joyous Now I still am me. Sutra 5: Public self-criticism does not brighten one’s Spark of Brahman: it merely feeds one’s narcissism. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
It is just that age surprised me while I was otherwise occupied, and I resent that just a bit. There are so many parts of your poem I can identify with. I still have the mind of a ten-year-old and the rest of me is NOT cooperating one bit! If this is any help, I still do all I want to do but pace it now. Exercising the mind and body are key to this growing old stuff, (and lifting your fork less.)  Another is, always surrounding yourself with young people, they keep you young. It definitely does suck when you finally realize you are not 20 anymore.It too amazes me that the greed, lack of concern for the environment and our fellow man continues. However, my granddaughter of 11 reminded me that each generation just does what the one before them did. Sad to say, she is right. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It is just that age surprised me while I was otherwise occupied, and I resent that just a bit. And we can't even renew the warranty on all our parts and pieces! LOL I love this... well done!! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ruth, you could if you were in Canada and had medical Sorry, couldn't resist that. |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
AH..but I thought we got younger after a certain point? I am accused of being childish almost daily now..kewl stuff senor (grin) |
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ramisf Member
since 2007-05-17
Posts 93 |
people like you dont get oldthey mature |
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rachaelfuchsberger
since 2007-02-21
Posts 609Las Vegas, NV |
You are only as old as your inner child. Arana Darkwolf |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful...James |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Keep dancing.Any ole tune will do. latearrival [This message has been edited by latearrival (10-21-2009 05:10 AM).] |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Jim, c'est la vie, but keep watching the good sides and enjoy your time, comparison is no reason we say in france...Thanks for the thoughtful and deep poem. yann |
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N|D|N|C|Lost-Poet Member
since 2009-07-30
Posts 360New Orleans |
So after resisting the urge to say "Haha your old!" (Sorry)  I do love this poem. Beautifully captured. |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Thank you all for your kind comments. I must stress, however, that this work is not a lament: I am happy with my age. I have always, mentally, been a Peter Pan, although I have peers who have always been old men and women. Point of view, and life outlook, I suppose. Mysteria: I work out daily on a wonderful Weider weight station, as well as going on 4 km walks with my beagle, Ranger. Our family eats organic when possible, and shuns additives, and chemicals. We eat little yeast, little sugar, and little salt, and have recently cut back on milk consumption. I am now, due to diet, almost completely arthritis free, lost 50 pounds and am back at my high school weight. I love my life! Suthern: Thank you. I have a new extended warranty valid for the foreseeable future. DS: You got it, buddy. Childish (or at least childlike)is the way to go. Cheers. ramisf: Just like a bottle of single malt 15 year old Irish Bushmills or Jameson's. Rachel: That would be about 19, but without the distortion of raging hormones! James: Thank you kind sir. latearrival: Still the king of the disco, and rocking on. 2islander2: Oui, c'est vraie, mais c'est la bonne vie toute la même. Sorry, French is just a tad rusty. LostPoet: If this is old, bring it on! Thank you for your kind comments. Namaste, all. Sutra 5: Public self-criticism does not brighten one’s Spark of Brahman: it merely feeds one’s narcissism. |
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