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Worst part of aging in six?

by Mourningdove in Six Words Questions on Feb 16, 2012 | add favorite | T-shirt

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Mourningdove says,

Tired, dry, wrinkles around my eyes.

Dean6805 says,

Eyes adjusting from far to near.

DynamicDbytheC says,

Being the oldest at 40th birthday-party.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX says,

Your compatriots have preconceived notions about getting old that are probably not true...one day, you realize that you're being regarded with slightly more reverence...people make unnecessary allowances for you.etc.

Bevvie says,

body parts breaking down at once

Level1 says,

Becoming someone I don't know yet.

scribbling_scribe says,

Gravity. Sagging face, boobs and bladder.

Mourningdove says,

Doctor visits once rare, now common.

JAD says,

The pounds that creep upon you.

Jujeebal says,

Making peace with goals not achieved.

Undermom says,

What did I come here for?!?

sisterpoet says,

Running out of time to dream

lillybrook says,

So much harder to shed pounds.

J3nny says,

Fear of losing parents, subsequently, myself.

marymc says,

Body parts aren't where I remember them.

annejoye says,

Who is that in the mirror?

prairiegirl says,

Where did my ass go?

skyrocketjones says,

Mind says I'm 24; body, not so much. So I decided to take steps to be Jack LaLanne 90 -no walkers or leaks.

MrsPremise says,

Finally "getting" it and realizing that aging means "has been" in this society.

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