I now know what my mom was saying <br />When she said, ” Don’t Rush on getting old! ” <br />You’ll get there soon enough my child <br />But my reply was sharp and very child-like cold! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />“I will never get to be as old as you! <br />Nor wrinkled, fat, slow and gray! ” <br />“I will exercise and moisturize my skin <br />And cover up with color <br />If I happen to go and get any grays! ” <br /> <br />I thought mom was just trying to be bossy <br />But what I didn’t understand. <br />Was that in time, we all grow old <br />And find it difficult to walk or even stand. <br /> <br />I now say those same words to my children <br />And to their children as well. <br />So if you think you’ve got this, “old timer thing” conquered <br />Best go and buy some, ”Super Glue” <br />Because I just went and missed a step, slipped and fell!<br /><br />Linda Winchell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-know-what-mom-was-saying/
