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Getting old
by Lew Duffey → (All Poetry by Lew Duffey)
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You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you're down there. George Burns


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When I was a young man I made a solemn promise to me
I would not allow myself to grow old, it simply couldn’t be
But then one day I awoke to find that I had somehow passed across
Much to my surprise I realized that it was in actuality no great loss
Things that troubled me in younger years
Those concerns, those troubles and those fears
Simply do not seem so important now
They simply do not bother me somehow
And one of my chief concerns in my younger years
My most alarming and troublesome of all my fears
Was growing old and tired and gray
But, somehow I don’t fear that today
I now feel comfortable to simply enjoy the day
And thank the lord for each of my many yesterdays
And when another tomorrow comes my way
I will once more thank God for that new day
“Thank you, Lord”

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 Reviews of "Getting old"
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 24, 2011
I now feel comfortable to simply enjoy the day

Very wise, my friend.

Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on March 23, 2011
Very fine sentiments, Lew.
GOD BLESS YOU
TONY

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on March 23, 2011
You are full of gratitude and awareness...what a beautiful way to see time's passage!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed on March 23, 2011
Simply beautiful, thanks.

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on March 23, 2011
Great outlook on life.

George

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman
Reviewed on March 23, 2011
Hey, Lew:
I guess today is one of those days for us old farts.
Very cute, and true.
Mark


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