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Reflections of another
The camera never lies they say, but I hope the mirror does, for all I see is the reflection of another. I’m still me but I see her. A much older woman, with years etched upon her face. I remember the younger image, how can I not compare? I see the time passed, the laughs,…
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Birthdays
Do you still look forward to your birthday? I’m asking this today because I turned 50 at the weekend. Even as I type that, I still can’t quite believe it. It sounds so old, such a high number when my head still tries to convince me I’m still in the late 30s. I wasn’t sure…
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The New Me
Some bits wobble some bits wibble some bits move more than they should. Some bits shoogle (look it up on Google), don’t ask where – that would be rude! Some hair grey, some turned white, how’d that happen overnight? Some bits ache for goodness sake, hard to bend and get upright. But contented I do…
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This really hit home for me
I was sitting scrolling through the YouTube shorts instead of actually doing what I was meant to be doing, and I came across one which really hit home. I think this short video is so well done and carries such a strong, powerful message. Hope you like it (let me know in the comments what…
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Are you happy to age?
There are certain facts in life which we do not currently have the power to alter: Time will pass We all age We all die The ageing process has been on my mind a lot over the last few years. I think, if I’m honest, it has been since my mum died 8…
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The Critic
I’m patient. I try to be. I’m patient with everyone else just not me. The clothes don’t fit, hanging in my wardrobe. You used to be fit – where did it go? When did you give up on yourself? Why does everyone else get all your love and all your care? Yet you save your…
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How has your week been?
I’m not sure how I would describe this week, it’s been a real mixed bag of highs and lows. I have had to try extra hard to find the silver lining, the brighter side of life, which is something I always try to do these days. The home-schooling is going along nicely and we are…
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Changes Within
There are changes I’ve noticed in my body; My arteries are now highways for hormones, my joints are community centres for pain, fat cells find new homes – daily and always bring their friends. I have someone elses face, I’m not even sure all those thoughts are mine. I’m sure I’ve tasted motivation, but can…
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Growing up or growing old?
I don’t feel old enough for wisdom but I’m too old for youth. I’m not as young as I’d like Not as healthy as I was. But I’ve walked further, seen more sights, overcome more hurdles. I’m not the same as I was. I’m not the same as I will become.
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Signs of Ageing
Is it a sign you’re getting older When the year just passes by And in the middle of November You wish it was July? Is it a sign you’re getting older When the ice is not your friend Its just harder to get up Because your back and knees won’t bend? Is it a sign…
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