# 92 years old and she writes a poem about aging.

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**Created:** [October 10, 2015, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/92-years-old-and-she-writes-a-poem-about-aging/734112 "2015-10-10T02:12:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/92-years-old-and-she-writes-a-poem-about-aging/734112/1 "2015-10-10T02:12:50Z")

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This lady is just incredible. 92 years old and still very creative and alert.  
I can’t find a full transcription of her poem. here are the first few lines. Theres so much more. She talks about leading a good life and that creates the jewel thats here today.

The poem is only a couple minutes long and I thought it was so moving. She pauses once, but then continues on with her poem.

I looked in the mirror and what did I see, but a little old lady peering back at me,’

'With bags and sags and wrinkles and wispy white hair, and I asked my reflection, how did you get there?

'You once were straight and vigorous and now you’re stooped and weak. When I tried so hard to keep you from becoming an antique.

‘My reflection’s eyes twinkled as she solemnly replied, you’re looking at the gift wrap and not the jewel inside.’

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**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/92-years-old-and-she-writes-a-poem-about-aging/734112/2 "2015-10-10T02:17:27Z")

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Well, they say write what you know.

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**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/92-years-old-and-she-writes-a-poem-about-aging/734112/3 "2015-10-10T02:23:15Z")

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It would have been more incredible if she wrote a story about snowboarding.