When I was in my younger days, > I weighed a few pounds less, > I didn't hold my tummy in to wear a belted dress. > But now that I am older, > I've set my body free; > There's the comfort of elastic > Where my waist once used to be. > > Inventor of those high-heeled shoes > My feet have not forgiven; > I have to wear a nine now, > But I used to wear a seven. > > And how about those pantyhose- > They're sized by weight, you see, > So how come when I put them on > The crotch is at my knee? > > I need to wear these glasses > As the print keeps getting smaller; > It wasn't very long ago I know that I was taller > > Though my hair has turned to gray > and my skin no longer fits, > On the inside I'm the same old me, > Just the outside's changed a bit. > > On a positive note... > > I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems > today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. > > I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way > he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled > Christmas tree lights. > > I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your > parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. > > I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as > making a "life." > > I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. > > I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's > mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. > > I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I > usually make the right decision. > > I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. > > I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch > someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. > > I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. > > I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will > forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. > > Please send this to five phenomenal women today. > If you do, something good will happen: you will boost another > woman's self esteem. > > If you don't ..... your left boob will drop off! > |