[BITList] Senior Citizens

[John Feltham]

Some senior citizens are being criticised for the present deficiencies of our modern world; real or imaginary, present or past, foreign  or domestic. 

We take responsibility for all our actions and omissions; we do not try to blame others for our past imperfections, ignorance or failures.

Our generation saved the World from Fascism, and Racism, while we raised the Standard of Living, Health Care, and Life Expectancy.

  

HOWEVER, upon  reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT senior citizens who took:

 
The melody out of music,

The  pride  out  of appearance,  

The  courtesy  out  of driving,  

The  romance  out  of love,

The  commitment  out  of marriage,  

The  responsibility  out  of parenthood,  

The  togetherness  out  of the family,  

The  learning  out  of education,  

The service out of patriotism,  

The  civility  out  of behaviour,

The  refinement  out  of language,

The  dedication  out  of employment,

The  prudence  out  of spending,

 
And we certainly are  NOT  the  ones who eliminated patience  and tolerance  from  personal relationships, and interactions with  others on a face to face basis!

And, we DO understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought  and died for our country. 

 
YES, I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN!

I'm the life of the party.

Even if it lasts until 8 pm. 

I'm very good at opening childproof caps . . .  With a hammer. 

I'm awake many hours before my body allows me to get up. 

I'm smiling all the time, because I can't hear a thing you're saying.
 
I'm sure everything I can't find is in a safe secure place, somewhere. 
 
I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that's just my left leg; but I haven't made my skin look like wall paper or snake skin.

My ears, nose, tongue, or naval haven't been pierced with metal rings. 

I'm beginning to realise that ageing is not for wimps. 
  
Yes, I'm a SENIOR CITIZEN, and I think I am having the time of my life!  

Now if I could only remember who sent this to me, I wouldn't send it back to them.

 

Or, maybe I should send it to all my friends anyway.

They won't remember, even if they did send it.  

Spread the laughter. 
Share the cheer.
Let's  be  happy.  
While we're here.