Tag Archives: ageing

Late #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Stalwart survivors Defy time’s relentless march Hope for late bloomers *

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Waiting…

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Summer devours spring A passionate appetite Fallen petals mourn In the heart of yesterday Tomorrow awaits its birth For Colleen’s poetry challenge

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Maturity #midnighthaiku

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Moments in the sun Soft bloom of youth quickly fades Showy petals fall Veils fall one by one Seeds of wisdom unfurling Deeper beauty grows  

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Growing old disgracefully…

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Yesterday, I shared a poem about my great grandmother. Today would have been her two hundred and fifty fourth birthday and her cake would be a fire hazard. She would have been a hundred and twenty seven years old… and … Continue reading →

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Silver

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“When did that happen?” “What?” “You’re going silver….” My son was frowning as he focussed on my hair in the winter sunlight as we watched the fish in the pond. I didn’t like to mention that I wasn’t the only … Continue reading →

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Radiant #midnighthaiku

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent
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Guest author: Sally Cronin ~ Why I am skipping old age and looking forward to my second childhood instead

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It is always a pleasure to have Sally over as a guest, especially when she is writing about an issue so close to my heart: My thanks to Sue for the invitation to write a post for her today… always … Continue reading →

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It’s all downhill from here…

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I was invited to take part in the 3.2.1 Me Challenge the other day by Patty at Campbell’s World. The rules, she said, were simple: Thank the person who nominated you. Provide two quotes on the subject you are set … Continue reading →

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Growing Old ~ Phoenix Rainez

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Phoenix Rainez: As I’ve aged, I’ve become kinder to, and less critical of, myself. I’ve become my own friend. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that … Continue reading →

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Guest author: D. G. Kaye – Aging and Changes: Maintaining the Privilege to Drive

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

  On May 10th my husband turned eighty years old. God bless him, he’s made of Teflon because he’s bounced back from many ongoing ailments, many times. Turning eighty in Canada also means, by law, that it’s time to get re-tested … Continue reading →

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