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Don't break the elastic
Don't Break The Elastic - Priceless
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> In April, Maya Angelou on her 70+ birthday was
>interviewed by Oprah. Maya really is a marvel who has led quite an
>interesting and exciting life. Oprah asked her what she thought of
>growing older. And, there on television,
> she said it was "exciting." Regarding body
>changes, she said there were
> many, occurring everyday...like her breasts.
>They seem to be in a race
> to see which will reach her waist, first. The
>audience laughed so hard
> they cried. She is such a simple and honest
>woman, with so much wisdom in
> her words. Because of that I share this....
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>
> By Maya Angelou
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> When I was in my younger days,
> I weighed a few pounds less,
> I needn't hold my tummy in
> to wear a belted dress.
> But now that I am older,
> I've set my body free;
> There's the comfort of elastic
> Where once my waist would be.
> Inventor of those high-heeled shoes
> My feet have not forgiven;
> I have to wear a nine now,
> But used to wear a seven.
> And how about those pantyhose-
> They're sized by weight, you see,
> So how come when I put them on
> The crotch is at my knee?
> I need to wear these glasses
> As the print's been getting smaller;
> And it wasn't very long ago
> I know that I was taller.
> Though my hair has turned to gray
> and my skin no longer fits,
> On the inside, I'm the same old me,
> It's the outside's changed a bit.
>
> But, on a positive note...
> I've learned that no matter what happens, or how
>bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
>
> I've learned that you can tell a lot about a
>person by the way
> he/she handles these three things: a rainy day,
>lost luggage, and tangled
> Christmas tree lights.
>
> I've learned that regardless of your
>relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from
>your life.
>
> I've learned that making a "living" is not the
>same thing as making a "life."
>
> I've learned that life sometimes gives you a
>second chance.
>
> I've learned that you shouldn't go through life
>with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw
>something back.
>
> I've learned that whenever I decide something
>with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
>
> I've learned that even when I have pains, I
>don't have to be one.
>
> I've learned that every day you should reach out
>and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on
>the back.
>
> I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
>
> I've learned that people will forget what you
>said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how
>you made them feel.
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