GROWING OLD
 

Some have taken a vow 
To grow old gracefully. 
Well, that might be okay for some, 
But it sure won't do for me! 
No, I intend on growing old 
Kicking and fighting each step of the way. 
You can keep your rocking chair, 
And you can put that lap robe away! 
I'll dance in the rain in my nightgown. 
I'll eat Twinkies each day at tea. 
I'll giggle all through the sermon 
And dare the preacher to scold at me. 
No, others can age with dignity and grace, 
While I hold on to my youthful ways. 
Why, if it wasn't for the cake and ice cream 
I'd stop bothering with those awful birthdays! 
 
 

© Suzanne Mazer Stewart

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