When Do We Grow Old!

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

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I woke up in the morning,
mind refreshed and full of hope.
There is so much I want to do-
all within my scope.

My mind is willing, my mind alert-
I’ll spring right out of bed.
My mind is saying, “Go girl”
but my back says, “Whoa” instead.

Ego! Yes, ego is the culprit
in this aging game we play.
I don’t mind saying “I’m 87″
But,” getting old??? “No way!”

“None are as old as those who
have outlived their enthusiasm”

Henry David Thoreau

Tags: Aging, Henry David Thoreau, Poem, Poetry

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Categories Louise Gibson From the Heart- Friday
Author Onisha Ellis

7 Responses to “When Do We Grow Old!”

paddycummins October 14, 2016 at 10:38 am #

Simply beautiful. Thank you.

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- Anonymous October 14, 2016 at 5:20 pm #
  
  THANK YOU, PADDY. YOU ARE ALWAYS SO GRACIOUS.
  
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- Anonymous October 14, 2016 at 5:25 pm #
  
  THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS COMMENT, PADDY.
  
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Anonymous October 14, 2016 at 8:25 am #

God Bless this beautiful lady. I hope I am as gracious and smart as she is as I grow older. Miss Louise, You are the best!

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- Anonymous October 14, 2016 at 5:23 pm #
  
  I am truly humbled by your remark—–Thank you!
  
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♡ A Not So Jaded Life October 14, 2016 at 7:12 am #

Love this!

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- Anonymous October 14, 2016 at 5:28 pm #
  
  THANK YOU! ENJOY YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST!
  
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