GOLD by Jeanette Freeman
We are the Golden age group who says we’re over the hill?
We range from fifty upwards and we’re going still
Finding out the problems which trouble folks like us
From matters relating to our health to - where do we get a bus!
Queries about the environment and finding answers too
On what to do with our spare time what new things can we do?
We try to demonstrate our zest a healthy life to live
And to show the younger folk we have plenty still to give
Trying to raise the profile of the part we can all play
Just because we’re fifty plus doesn’t mean we have no say
In Darlington Carnival we take part and have ourselves some fun
As well as making money when the day is finally done
Of course we need a lot of help with the administration
And to all our helpers goes our heartfelt admiration
What would we do without them - they’re at our beck and call
Lesley - Rosi - Claire and Steven we really need them all!
They are there to back us in each brand new task
They keep the wheels all rolling help us when we ask
We’ve organised events to show that ‘older’ is not all bad
And if you let life pass you by you’ll end up being sad
So even if we sometimes feel that age is catching up
Like when you’ve made a coffee and then misplace your cup!
It doesn’t mean life’s over - everyone can forget
If you can find your own way home you’re not past it yet!
December 2006
I’m Fine, Thank you
The moral of this, as my tale I unfold,
That you for and me who are growing old
It’s better to say “I’m fine” with a grin
Than to let folk know the shape we are in.
How do I know that my youth is all spent?
Well, my get-up-and-go has got up and went.
But I don’t really mind when I think with a grin,
Of all of the places my “get up” has been.
I get up each morning and dust off my wits
And I pick up the paper and read the ‘Obits’
If my name is still missing, I know I’m not dead,
So I have a good breakfast and go back to bed!