Miki’s Rules to Live By: Old Age
by Miki SaxonI was interviewed by phone last week and one of the questions was “What do you want to be in five years?”
I’ve always thought that was a silly question and responded by saying, “Retired!”
There was a shocked silence on the other end, which I found amusing since she had my background which included my age.
I thought it was nice of me not to tell her the real truth, but I’ll share it with you below.
I want to be and
outrageous
old woman
who never
gets called an
old lady.I want to get
leaner and meaner,
sharp-edged
and
earth colored,
’till I fade away
from pure joy.
And I wish you the same joy throughout your life.
Image credit: twicepix on flickr
