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CHANGING TIMES

I remember when

By Margaret BrennanPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

CHANGING TIMES

.. I remember when ..

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Have you ever felt the need to cry,

And with all your might, you don’t know why?

Then suddenly, you want to dance;

You’re acting silly, but it’s not by chance.

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You catch your image in the mirror and look.

You think to yourself, “I’ll read a book!”

Then you giggle as your turn away

And say aloud, “Another day!”

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By now, your spirit is winding down

And it’s all you can do to not sit and frown.

You say to yourself, “I will not brood!”

Then scoff when others say you’re in a mood.

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Me? In a mood? No way! Not ever!

I avoid those pitfalls! I’m much too clever.

I’m on this ride and it’s just because

I’ve now begun my menopause!

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Hope you enjoyed my silly poem. I remember those days all too well. Thankfully, at my age, now, I’m well over them. But, wow, do I remember!!

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About the Creator

Margaret Brennan

I am a 78-year old grandmother who loves to write, fish, and grab my camera to capture the beautiful scenery I see around me.

My husband and I found our paradise in Punta Gorda Florida where the weather always keeps us guessing.

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Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  • L.I.E11 months ago

    Sounds like an emotional ride. Well written poem.

  • L.C. Schäfer2 years ago

    Sounds like quite a ride

  • Patrick M. Ohana2 years ago

    : )

  • Murali2 years ago

    Beautiful Poem.

  • Shirley Belk2 years ago

    I still have those moments even past menopause, but I do remember hormonal changes...nightmarish

  • I'm nowhere near menopause yet this was so relatable, lol

  • Ina Zeneli2 years ago

    Lovely and true 😀

  • Such a lovely poem.

  • Ann Silvers 2 years ago

    Smiles... A really nice one We all do have such days

  • Mark Graham2 years ago

    Quite the poem. I think we all have days, weeks, months maybe even years of feeling this way.

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