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Age Is Only A Number
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Age Is Only A Number |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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 Graphic From Lindas Signatures ~*~ You surely don't look your age the doctor said to me He went on and on about it so I knew this he must mean He said if he had a room full of women lined up against the wall To pick the ones who are my age my name he would not call This made me stop and think about of how lately I've been told That I'm looking younger every day so OUR AGE doesn't mean we're old At times I feel I am seventy-five Sometimes I feel I'm sixteen My actual age is just there laying somewhere in between It's how we feel on the inside that the difference seems to be And the love we share in our lives makes happiness that others see I am so blessed and thankful for the love I have in my life My family, friends, and my true love help to ease lifes toils and strife Since I have met my sweet Honey and so in love we have fell It seems I'm looking younger for my age my smile doesn't tell Age is only a number my True Love says to me So as long as happiness is on the inside it will come out for others to see ~*~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (09-12-2003 02:18 PM).] |
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Endlessecho Member
since 2003-09-05
Posts 398I live within myself |
That's really sweet! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thanks Endlessecho. I'm glad that you like it.  Hugs  Ethel |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
LOL...I resemble this poem! I know the stretch from here....to there in mental question of "what age am I today?" and of course, it's always relative to what I did yesterday...LOL... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Ethel...this is so cute and SO true!! There are days when I act and feel like I'm in my teens.. and others when...well, you know.  ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Summer can't be over... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Ethel, it's so very true, sweet friend, whenever it is my birthday, I don't care what age I've become, what I care about is that all my loved ones are there celebrating I'm alive and that is all I need to be happy! (kiss on cheek) You shine with the girl in your heart, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Exactly, Karilea...exactly!! LOL . Nancy, yeah, I know!! LOL Somehow I knew that ya'll would relate. LOL . Noah, we will stay young if we feel young. Don't you think so? . . Ya'll know how much I appreciate each one of you. Thanks!!! Hugs to you all, Ethel |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Liked your poem. When I turn a 103, I'm still going to be 39. See Ya Bon-Bon  |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
gawd I feel like I'm still 12 at times but look 17..no wonder why I get carded  love this sweet Ethel...thanks for the smile sweetie... If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
A poem I can truly relate too. Thanks garysgirl. Its a wonderful write. :-) |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
It's a frame of mind..what you think so you are...  Very nice!!!  SharaRose @-->-- Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
This is lovely, Ethel...and so true.  Hugs, ~Vicky When the power of love overcomes the |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
ethel then why are women, especially, afraid to say how old they are. i am 48, 48, 48 it looks damn good on me and im proud next? i can run rings around most 25 year olds.....sorry girls........... good poem, made me think |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
BonBon, Yeah, I plan on living until then, too. . Thanks Ceinwynn. I remember those days, too. LOL . Thanks Froggy. I'm glad that you liked it. .. I appreciate you all. Hugs to each of you Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
SharaRose, I do think you're right. . Thanks, Vicky. I'm glad that you liked it. . Michele, I am also proud of how good I look at my age... and that I don't look it. I never had any problems with the numbers until so many other people have so many problems with the age difference between me and Gary. I have another birthday next month, too... but Gary also has one this month. . . I appreciate all of you. Hugs to all of you Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (09-13-2003 08:19 AM).] |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Ohh Ethel: yes exactly! was just talking about this exact concept see: age is an earthly thing, it is the spirit that resides within us all that decides our paths . . . Beautiful writing and beautiful mind EXACTLY what I needed today thank you xxoo |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
age is an earthly thing, it is the spirit that resides within us all that decides our paths . . . Sue, I love that!! That could be a wonderful poem in itself. I love your ideas, my friend, and the way you express them. Gary and I feel the same way. He can express these ideas better than I can. He would be a great philosopher. Of the two of us..Gary and I...he is more mature in so many areas. More mature than most men I've ever known, regardless of their age. He has such a great mind. Goodness, I didn't mean to say all that. I'd better hush...for now, anyway. Hugs, my friend Ethel |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Sweet and wise words! Eric |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I look younger than my age, too...but some days I feel older... M |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Eric, thank you, kind Sir. . Maureen, me too. Like Sunshine said, it kind of depends on what I did the day before. LOL . . I appreciate ya'll. Hugs Ethel |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Age is only a number! Woohoo garysgirl. Well done. Today I am 195! ROFLMAO! I love the poem. I am somewhere in-between too. See you later. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
LOL EvocativeVerse! I'm sure that you don't look your age either, then. LOL I'm glad that you like the poem. Thank you. Hugs Ethel |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Great! I relate to this too, dear Ethel. When love shines through our eyes, age is indeed marginal. Happiness is the best beauty care we can gift ourselves with. And love is the key! Thank you for this lovely poem. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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MorninGlory Member
since 2003-08-30
Posts 175Oklahoma |
So true, my friend, age IS just a number.. I can remember seeing my grandmother at 50, wondering how anyone could get that old.. but she looked much older in reality - my own mother at fifty seemed much younger. I think its our outlook on life, the way we see our self, and having someone in our life that makes us feel beautiful and perpetually young doesn't hurt any either! Nicely done, beautifully written, bravo.. ~ becky |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh yes, Margherita...I think that being in love gives a woman a special kind of glow. And, having others in her life who love her helps, too. You are right..... Love is the key. Thank you. . . Becky, yes, that does help. When someone tells you how beautiful you are, it makes you feel beautiful. I often say that I'm glad that love is blind....or at least helps cover the imperfections. LOL And, a persons outlook on things matters too. Thanks. . . I really do appreciate both of you. Hugs to you both Ethel |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Good thing since I'm usually off by a year or two (it's that conversion to dog years, gets me everytime). Thanks for the smile Ethel! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
It's not how old we look, it's how young we feel. That is all important. Nicely done, Ethel. I relate very well to this. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
you just inspired me . . . thank you again xxoo |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Duncan, yeah, I guess that would be hard to figure out. . . Barry, you're right...it's how we feel inside that matters. . . I thank ya'll and appreciate you two, too. Hugs to you both Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank you, Sue...I love for something I write to be an inspirtion to someone else. I feel that's a compliment. I appreciate you. Hugs Ethel |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
my doctor says I have the body of a twenty year old -- but that I should give it back beause I'm wrinkling it... youth -- wasted on the young... ah... too soon old, too late smart... this was cute Ethel.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
LOL Reb, it's a good thing we all don't have to return them because of the wrinkling. And, wouldn't that be good, if when young, we did know the things we learn when we get older? Thanks. Hugs Ethel |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
I am so blessed and thankful for the love I have in my life My family, friends, and my true love help to ease lifes toils and strife Such a touching stanza and one I can truly relate too! Now about this age thing ... more days than I care to count, I feel closer to 75 than 16!!! Huggles and giggles, Marti Hear Blessings dropping their blossoms all around you. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, thanks, lady. Love in our life does make us feel younger, though, I think. Well, most of the time anyway. LOL But, yeah, sometimes my bones hurt so bad that I feel closer to 75 in my body. LOL Hugs to you, sweet lady Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I couldn't agree with you more! My girlfriends age from 18 to 89--literally! The 18 year old (who looks far older than her age!) is more serious, mature, yet thirsty to learn and experience life. The 85 year old-- who looks not a day over 45--truly! (I would have thought her to be an angel but she has a very naughty sense of humor! lol  ) is charming, and worldly, and full of sugar and spice! Yeppers! The numbers don't mean a thing! ~ and you, Dear Ethel, have a very young spirit--but a very old soul... Linda |
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