There once was woman, aged forty five
Who felt her life was somewhat contrived
Despite her face being full of lines
She still wrote some pretty good rhymes
So she just stayed calm and continued to chive.
This limerick was written in response to Jamie’s Wednesday Writing Prompt to write about thoughts on aging. If you haven’t heard the phrase, “Keep calm and Chive on,” there is a link in the limerick explaining this saying. The last line was originally going to say “So she said “F#%& that” and continued to thrive” but I thought the modern reference was a “cooler” ending.
I’m turning a significant age this year (five years until half a century!), and like Jamie, I too feel quite comfortable at this age. Maybe it’s because despite my advanced age (thank you for that phrase, medical community!), I actually don’t feel “old”. I feel more secure in myself, more confident, more daring – all characteristics that are related to gaining experience and self knowledge, which can only come with age.
So this fun poem reflects the fun that I’m having now – being a mom, a runner, a partner, a friend, a writer – despite of or probably, because of, my advanced age!
©️ iido 2019
love that gorgeous smile and hint of sweet dimple, your face says let’s go on an adventure! love the limerick, it is good to know you love your lines and age, you carry them well. don’t stop being you it is wonderful and contagiously inspiring and full of life despite all you have been through, your light really shines, more of this please!!
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You’re words have found a place in my heart! Thank you for the shot of confidence, dearest friend! ❤️❤️
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you always have my support, am so glad we found each other in this huge blogsphere!
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Same here! Serendipitous!
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oh what a sweet warm face, lovely smile … lovely limerick!
I agree aging makes us more comfortable in our own skin which offers endless possibilities ❤
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Oh yes – the opportunities open when you’re comfortable and know what you want. Thanks for the compliment. ❤️
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you are most welcome, I appreciate seeing more of your face 🙂
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Lol! I am always self conscious about “showing too much”. I’m the one on the right! 😂😂
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lol really, I thought that was you in the middle 😉
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😂😂
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lol
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I like your reference about age is gaining experience, and becoming more confident and comfortable at where you are with life. I’ve good news for you !! That world feeling gets betterer with age, and continues to help you on your journey through life as you learn to cope with all the different situations that life happens to deal your way. 😉😊♥️
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Yay! Glad for that good news! We are like fine wine, Ivor – getting better with age! 🥂
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And ready to be sipped slowly 😁☺️
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😁😁
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I think it is true as we grow older we should feel more confident in our own skin!😊 ❤️ Age is something we should take pride in and not allow society to make us feel outdated and of no use, after all as we learn and grow we have more and more to offer the world,😘😁
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Absolutely agree! I think part of it is that older people – especially women – are made to feel “less than” because of the changes in how our body/face looks and moves. The knowledge and experience gained is often overlooked for what is on the surface.
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Exactly, which is definitely a shame! Plus, inner beauty and strength in women is so often minimized and there’s such a focus on looking a certain way or acting a certain away. I’m the tides have started to shift, but it still has a long way to go.❤️
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So totally agree!
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Nice limerick, playful, joyful and optimistic.
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Thank you so much for your comment and for visiting!
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You are kindly welcome.
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I have a great artist-writer friend, Mario Savioni (also a poet) who, like you, deals beautifully with the subject of ageing (or aging). He is not as hopeful as you are with this lovely limerick, but poses the question of sexual desire and love between people who are very different in age. I highly recommend you chapter 5 of Mario’s novel. Besides, each chapter forms a complete short unit of meaning, which can be read and fully comprehended without having to read the other previous chapters. Here is the link: https://savioni.wordpress.com/2019/02/07/pickles-and-tarts-chapter-5/
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Thank you for the link! I will check it out!
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Please, I beg, means a lot to me and him. Thank you!
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Cool chive on!!
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Oh that beautiful smile..with a little dimple..😉 40 indeed is now the new 30..
I love your limerick too Irma..
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Thank you! I’m hoping people didn’t mistake the dinosaur for me. 😂😂
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Lol…..😊😊😊
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Love, love, love this! Such a lovely smile! 😘 I love being my age, I have embraced my greys and proud to show off my lines!😀😀
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Woohoo! And well you should! Your beauty shines through! ❤️💐
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Can see your love shining through your words!🤗❤️
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😍😍
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I love this!! Need to keep this in mind as I approach a big birthday in another year 🙂
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Oh yes! You’re just going to get better!
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I like this and zeroing in on 69 this month, I don’t feel old either. :-). Isn’t life grand?
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Yes, it is! I’ve found more to appreciate about life as I’ve gotten older. Happy Birthday, Jamie!! How are you celebrating?
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Family dinner. That makes me happiest.
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Being surrounded by loved ones – the best gift!!
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