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Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2017-09-14 06:00 PM

It is the autumn
of my life.
My summer’s long gone
but for hot flashes.
I did not try to make
summer last forever.
I wallowed in those days.
Now I’m soft and slow
and tight things don’t
become me.
Wisps of gray
are in my hair
and taking over
my eyebrows
and I’m fine with that.
I’m not so much bothered
by my shape and size
as I am about the fact
I’m not healthy
and I’m not
doing much about it.
I’ve been preoccupied.
Now all of a sudden
I’m going to be sixty
and it is like all the leaves
have fallen off my tree.
Old happens,
so let me be old,
colorful and carefree.
Autumn is my favorite
time of year.
I would hope it to be
the best time
of my life.
Winter will be here
before I know it.

LGR©9/14/17

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2017-09-14 06:08 PM

Autumn is a good mindset, Lori, please make it yours.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2017-09-14 06:32 PM

As best I can my friend, as best I can. ~L

Bluesy Socrateaser
Member Elite

since 2002-11-07

Posts 2417
In The Mirror

3 posted 2017-09-14 07:55 PM

The colors of Autumn are not found in other seasons, nor are the colors of your heart found in others. I'm sure you know what I mean Lori Rhoden.
Winter is a time of cleansing, crisp air, and extended vision. Then, once again, comes the renewal of Spring. You've been there before, as you are a woman for all seasons. Your poetry says it's so.

...just bein' Bluesy

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

4 posted 2017-09-15 09:26 AM

Blusey,
Your words are warm and fuzzy like a favorite sweater and I will wear them today with a smile. I can't thank you enough. ~L

Poet In Pink
Senior Member
Posts 1066
MI

5 posted 2017-09-17 08:54 PM

Embrace the change of seasons and age Lori Boo I love Autumn too! By the way...I think you are weathering the seasons just fine dear lady! You are always a pleasure to read ~ Thank you Alana

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