Does Aging Give You Comfort?
Are you crazy, some would say or blurt!
Pablo Picasso said: "Youth has no age."
and just how do you gauge?
Youthful energy
a belief in synergy
interest in others; curiosity
generosity
a positive attitude
an attitude of gratitude
a lifelong learner
learning from a beginner
this person won't get old
this person is pure gold!
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What is the alternative, death some say
no not me, I'm not ready for that today!
It could be a miserable life
full of strife
not something we want for each other
not for you or others brother!
We want happiness and comfort
with little to no discomfort!
We want our life to be like a fine wine
getting better with time
and so sublime!
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Memories are the greatest
reminders to do our very best
remembering our children as they grew up
having grandchildren is such a gift to fill your cup!
When I hit 55, I was then and am now served at feasts.
Then someone will bring me fish and other eats,
sage, cedar, sweet grass, and other treats!
Aging has definite benefits
even though most can no longer do the splits!
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When getting older you are not so concerned
about many things that burned
you when younger; about size as it is okay
with you, no matter if too thin or the other way
I can eat dark chocolate
and not worry about the calories or let
the scale be the judge
of me. I hold no grudge
as I let them go
a long time ago!
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Aging gives me comfort and contentment
I can work or not in retirement
I do not have to worry about bills
I still think about too many pills
and all the ills!
Most of the time, I let others worry
and for most things, there is no hurry!
I will get there when I get there!
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I am okay with my greying hair!
There are young ones with grey in their hairdo
I used to like the older ladies with hair of blue
Now it is the younger ones that have that hair, they do.
Comfort is where I am at. I want comfort at this age!
All I think about is how I love this life stage!
I want every night to be Friday
night and every day to be Saturday
Comfort is retirement and working part-time today!
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About the Creator
Denise E Lindquist
I am married with 7 children, 27 grands, and 12 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium weekly.
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Comments (4)
I love aging so much I even skipped the graying hair part and went straight to white! I also loved your poem.
The thought of retirement definitely brings comfort. Awesome poem!
Nice, young people now a day like to color their hair gray,so true
Definitely comfort in aging!!! Loving it!