When you are young, you are energetic and bold.<\/p>\n
When you age, it’s difficult to be old.<\/p>\n
Fear now takes over,<\/p>\n
as you become older.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Fear of…….<\/p>\n
…falling and breaking bones, of sickness and not recovering,<\/p>\n
… not being taken seriously, when once you were a leader,<\/p>\n
…being a soft target for being mugged,<\/p>\n
…using advanced technology when once was a developer,<\/p>\n
…losing memory, when once there was a razor sharp wit,<\/p>\n
…being dependant for meals to you to bring,<\/p>\n
when once, of your own kitchen you were the Queen or King.<\/p>\n
…losing eyesight, when once there was foresight,<\/p>\n
…empty nest, when one there was a full house,<\/p>\n
… being a financial burden to loved ones, when once was a provider,<\/p>\n
…of loneliness, when once was the centre of attraction<\/p>\n
… who will take care of you, when ill, when once was the caretaker and caregiver.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Spend time with them, cherish them,<\/p>\n
if you have any aged in your family,<\/p>\n
because one day, they will be gone<\/p>\n
and will be just a part of your memory.<\/p>\n
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