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HOW DID IT HAPPEN?

I must have been in a coma Not to see time passing by So can you explain to me The mysterious reason why How did it happen? What’s my excuse? Did I suddenly go blind? Was I really so obtuse? I wasn’t prepared for this It must be a dream Tomorrow I’ll wake up And stifle a scream As I look in my mirror As I wordlessly behold That somehow, some way I’ve undeniably grown old!

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/6/2024 3:59:00 AM

I know what you mean! Funniest one was thinking my older friend always had eye folds then one day tada…I was like: What the blankety-blank. Seeing the transformation is alarming.

Tom Woody

Date: 7/26/2024 5:45:00 AM

Bloody shame, but what are we to do? Cute poem Ellen

Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Date: 8/5/2024 11:56:00 PM

Exactly, Tom. Not much we can do, is there? Thanks for your comments. Ellen

Deb M

Date: 7/26/2024 5:25:00 AM

I think its a question we all ask Ellen ha! I felt like l went from 35yrs to 60years overnight!! Very well said!! Debx

Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Date: 8/5/2024 11:57:00 PM

Thank you, Deb. It's nice to know I'm not the only one taken by surprise! Ellen