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nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

0 posted 2004-02-23 01:09 PM

On Turning 55

No one seems to want an aged person
skilled in some, mindful in others.
Wondering why I have been discarded this way
and why it has taken me so long
to move into the next sphere of influence.

Age is no longer how you view life.
It is a numeral possessing your body,
running though your veins,
leaving a path of aches and bruises behind
when least wanted or needed.

It is a picture of loneliness
when he goes after the younger version,
thinking there is more there
than what he has had in his touch.

It is scraping the barrel of .coms
coming face to face with frauds
and toothless smiles and dump living
thinking you must be so needy
as to accept the crumbs offered.

It is knowing that and preparing for
"the inevitable..."
waiting for it to show up and
take me home.

M

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

choshi
Senior Member

since 2004-01-01

Posts 1184
New York

1 posted 2004-02-23 01:29 PM

Strong, vivid, swirling with feelings and images. Thank you ~P

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2004-02-23 01:31 PM

Powerful feelings here Maureen..
but, 55 is still very young, pretty lady!

Hugs~

  ~ Whatever our souls are made of,
      his and mine are the same. ~

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

3 posted 2004-02-23 02:10 PM

Do you really think a mere number has that much control?

I think only if you let it...

and you still have plenty to offer.

"sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.."
~Dido~

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2004-02-23 02:17 PM

Now, dear Maureen, aren't you a beautiful girl of 55! Who cares about numbers?
This is a touching write, but probably written in a melancholic moment.
Yes, youth maintains its charm, but it lacks significant aspects that you only are blessed with with time ...
Way to go, girl!
Love and hugs. Margherita

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2004-02-23 02:22 PM

Maureen...Beauty is in you, no matter what age...don't fight it!

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

6 posted 2004-02-23 08:29 PM

It's just a number that numbers our days, that's what's scary!
I am right behind you girl friend.
My Mom used tell me when I was a kid
and asked how old she was,
she said, 29 forever...I'll be happy with 49 forever!

Love your poem, and you~

Ariana
Senior Member

since 2000-10-08

Posts 571
Orlando, Florida

7 posted 2004-02-23 09:31 PM

Maureen - beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and how you feel inside. If you feel old then you will look old. You certainly don't look old. Quit going for the .coms and the toothless bunch - go for something younger than you and have a wonderful time. At our age, it is just a number and right now I am Jack Benny's sister at age 39.

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

8 posted 2004-02-23 09:36 PM

All too true! Great verbalization!

jwesley

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