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Rebel

Rebel

My skin is wrinkled,my youth is gone,
Poverty has come to live with me,
I have lived many a day through the bad and the good
I have worked and sweated and given all I could,
I’ve seen many changes but not enough,
Because I’m old and gray and laugh my way,
Society says I should not work although I do feel fine,
My children wonder what they’ll do with me
Because I’m past my prime,
To hell with them all I say,I will defy the rules,
I will do what’s best for me,
I will not be cut off,or listen to the silly fools,
Never to obey any of their rules.

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sparrowsong

Hello Barbara...

Kids don't understand that one day they'll be old and gray...

I hope I'm still around to see that...

So I can tell them I found a nice home for them and they can even play Bingo and if they're real lucky they'll be able to spin the balls and call 'em...

I will be enjoying myself sipping on a Mai Thai...

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Great write!

Thank you for sharing...

Hugs...

sparrowsong

 

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Barbara Niedan

Thank you sparrow.Myself i’d Like to go with all four flags flying but who knows?We all hope 
for kindness when we’re vulnerable.Best to you.?
 

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Barbara Niedan

O.k. You got me laughing,I’ve never been called anyone’s hero before.Your just a sweet guy.
Thank you.?

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Barbara Niedan

Such a sweet story,favorite food and a loved one near.His eyes must have lit up.I’m sure you
made his day.Now that you think I’m 108 yrs.?not there yet but eventually I may be a thorn
in the side of a nursing home.lol ? The best to you always.

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Wilford Barker

It feels good to defy the odds..
i am a living testimony..
thanks for sharing 

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Barbara Niedan

To live under your own power,not to be locked up,not to be snowed under,not to be abused
Seems to be an extreme sentence for being old.Fight the power.lol ?

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Larry Ran

Hi Barbara,

The years I have, do not correspond
With how quickly, my reflexes can still respond
So don't put me in storage, for I'm not ready to quit
I'll be around quite a while, so just get used to it

Peace and Love,
Larry xxx

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Barbara Niedan

Love how you put that,my smile for the morning.So true.?

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