Growing Old is a Privilege
Plastic Surgery is a Distraction
Drop 10 years off your face.
Inject some plastic to look great.
Slow down…
Thanks, but I’m good—
Respectfully.
Aging is such a lovely journey.
Can’t wait to age with grace.
Thoughts of growing old fills me with joy.
I want the wrinkles. I’m no toy.
Of course I’ll miss being young some days…
No life is grand being young forever though.
Thank you so much for reading. 💕
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I made peace with being cast out by others pretty early in life. As lonely as it may sound, I don’t recall many times during childhood when those actions affected me any longer than a moment or two. Being deemed the weird/gay/weird gay freak by everyone from neighborhood kids to blood relatives allowed me the privilege of sneaking away whenever I pleased to dive deeper into hobbies that molded the proud pop culture geek and writer I am today.
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Comments (16)
Another great entry. You were good at these.
Now, you see: you are also gifted!
Awesome job!! You go girl!!
Super poem ❤️
Lovely work! Love the message!
Great topic for the challenge! Thankfully, plastic surgery has never once crossed my mind as something to do to myself. I don't get it. Why be afraid of getting old? Embrace the wrinkles, show off that gray hair!
This is such a great take. Good job 👏
As to the pics at top…, I like the “before” shot better. I hate looking at plasticized faces. This is on point and insightful. Good work. BTW, I’m 60 years old with no plastic, tattoos, or extra holes not given me by nature. Lol. My wife of 38 years is 56 now, and still naturally beautiful.
Indeed, growing old is a privilege. Thank you for welcoming me into your mind. I enjoyed the poem.
Beautiful poem. We need more content that gives a positive outlook on aging
Aging without the aches and pains would make it more tolerable! lol Very well done, RP!
I've just decided to stop dyeing my hair. Our society is too focused on youth. Being over 50 is fabulous and I am happy to be shades of white! Great acrostic, well done.
AMAZING!!!!!!!
👏 👏 that was really well done!! This says so much and so concisely. I loved the way you used the “Slow down…” part.
Remarkable ❤️📝❗
Nicely done and I agree.