Those Pearly Gates Can Wait.
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
United Kingdom
March 17, 2016 5:36pm CST
I used to touch my toes with ease
When I was young and fit,
Can still do it if I please
I just sit down to do it.
I'm lucky to still have my wits,
The years they have been good,
Sad that I can't do the splits
But hey - I never could!
Though you may think I'm in the queue
For that pearly gate,
I'm not yet ready to go through
St. Peter - he can wait!
But when the bell it tolls for me
I will not fear it's strike,
I've lived a life both full and free,
What's there not to like!
Who cares that I am getting old?
Not me, I'm having fun,
I enjoy these years of gold,
A bonus - every one.
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My photo of the Norwegian fjords which I visited for the first time at age 75. You can enjoy new things no matter what age you are.
I'm lucky to still have my wits,
The years they have been good,
Sad that I can't do the splits
But hey - I never could!
Though you may think I'm in the queue
For that pearly gate,
I'm not yet ready to go through
St. Peter - he can wait!
But when the bell it tolls for me
I will not fear it's strike,
I've lived a life both full and free,
What's there not to like!
Who cares that I am getting old?
Not me, I'm having fun,
I enjoy these years of gold,
A bonus - every one.
_______________________________
My photo of the Norwegian fjords which I visited for the first time at age 75. You can enjoy new things no matter what age you are.46 people like this
45 responses
@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
18 Mar 16
Until my body quits, I don't plan to sit around and mope.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
@Morleyhunt That's the attitude to have.
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@garymarsh6 (24100)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
Yes and I hope there are many more years to come too Janet!
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
@garymarsh6 I'm with you on that Gary!
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Mar 16
@TheHorse If I was a French girl, I'd be all over you like bees on a flower. 
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@DeborahDiane (40851)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Mar 16
I love your attitude. I, too, am having fun as a retiree. Many people fail to see the beauty in every stage of life.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
@DeborahDiane Yes I know you savour life too Deborah. It annoys me to see people (often a lot younger than me) bemoaning their lot. Can't they see that they are only making things worse by dwelling on negatives?
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
18 Mar 16
What a beautiful photo. You take some amazing pictures. Thanks for sharing it with us and your poem too.
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@slund2041 (3314)
• United States
18 Mar 16
@jaboUK Oh wow! I did not realize it stayed lighter longer in different places of the world. It is amazing to me that it could still be light outside at 10PM.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
@slund2041 I only have a little point and shoot camera, but some shots do come out well. This photo was taken at about 10pm - it stays light very late when it's that far north in the summer.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
@slund2041 In the really Northern regions sometimes the sun never really goes down. That's what is referred to as 'The land of the midnight sun'.
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@rebelann (117277)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Mar 16
Yep, no time for St Peter yet, now's the time to do what you've never been able to before .... ok, I don't mean touching them toes or walkin for miles but like you I'm doing what I never had the chance before, to stay home and create something of my own.
That is a beautiful photo, I think if I'd been raised in Europe or Britain I'd probably want to travel all the time, you're so close to all the things I've always been interested in, like Stonehenge for example.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
7 Apr 16
You have a wonderful attitude and it is true as long as you have your health there is almost no limit to what you can enjoy at any age.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
7 Apr 16
@jaboUK I am enjoying my life to the fullest every moment that I have.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
7 Apr 16
@BelleStarr I'm glad that you are on the same wavelength as me - i can't bear it when people moan and groan all the time.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
24 Mar 16
simply lovely, ms. jabo. i feel the same 'n when the time comes i'll go quietly. i'm hopin' to find some new schtuff to enjoy myself :D
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
24 Mar 16
@crazyhorseladycx I admire you if you can say you've been dealt a good hand with all your health issues. That's a great attitude - good on yer.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
24 Mar 16
@crazyhorseladycx I'm aware you haven't had such a good deal as me in life so far, so I hope you do find some new schtuff to enjoy
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
24 Mar 16
@jaboUK 
what?? i've been dealt a purty good hand, my friend. jest gotta figure how to get o'er these danged hiccups'n i'll be shiny's a new penny 'n out causin' mischief :D i'm still hopin' such's possible. if'n not, i've lived a good'un 'n shant wallow'n it too much. big hugs!!
what?? i've been dealt a purty good hand, my friend. jest gotta figure how to get o'er these danged hiccups'n i'll be shiny's a new penny 'n out causin' mischief :D i'm still hopin' such's possible. if'n not, i've lived a good'un 'n shant wallow'n it too much. big hugs!!1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
18 Mar 16
Loved your poem! On behalf of all us "mature" women: YOU GO, GIRL! 
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
@1creekgirl Thanks Vicki - glad you liked it. Yes let's give this life our best shot!
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
18 Mar 16
Absolutely outstanding @jaboUK . And a gorgeous picture. I always wanted to go to the Pyramids of Egypt but that's out; I wouldn't be able to stand the flight time. There's only 1 thing left that I'd like to do and that is to swim with the Dolphins.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
@nanette64 I've been to the Pyramids but they were spoilt for me by the hordes of other tourists, and by too many Arabs trying to scam you
. I suppose it's the same for every other major tourist attraction in the world.
I hope your dolphin dream comes true.
. I suppose it's the same for every other major tourist attraction in the world.
I hope your dolphin dream comes true.1 person likes this
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
19 Mar 16
@nanette64 I'm sure the dolphins would love you, as I do
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
19 Mar 16
@jaboUK At least there wouldn't be too much pain (swimming) and I think the dolphins would know and be nice to me.
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Mar 16
Have fun and enjoy old age. Doesn't have to slow us down if we are careful and health minded.
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Mar 16
@jaboUK ..Yeah, that would be good.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
@celticeagle Of course there are a lot of 'not so good' things about getting old, but the trick is to concentrate on the good things.
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@karjatwala (1120)
• Pune, India
19 Mar 16
Very True, One should enjoy every moment of one's Life.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
19 Mar 16
@karjatwala Yes, I've never been a worrier, I'm all for living life to the full.
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@karjatwala (1120)
• Pune, India
19 Mar 16
@jaboUK yes thats great. Living a full life.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
19 Mar 16
The photo is wonderful and so are you!! I love your attitude and your joy of life. We would be good friend if we lived near by.. I am loving my senior years and I can still touch my toes. But then, I'm still younger than you are...
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
18 Mar 16
Something like "Live in the present and future will take care of itself?"
Age is just a number. Our true age is what we feel at heart.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 16
@Daljinder You are wise beyond your years, just make sure you make the most of the age you are
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Mar 16
I love that poem and it describes your great attitude toward life and getting old -it could be a motto poem for a senior's group for sure!
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
19 Mar 16
@Marymargll Thanks Linda - attitude has a lot to do with happiness.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
19 Mar 16
@jaboUK You are so right there and you have a marvellous one!
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