[Dialogue] A poem, thanks to Joan Seacord

[Sarah H. Buss]

How timely, Jim. Today is my 75th, whether I believe it or not!
Sarah

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On Dec 3, 2012, at 1:42 PM, James Wiegel <jfwiegel at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 
> Went through some old papers the other night.  Ran across some research on Ageism that Joan Seacord did for the Women's Organization for Equality in Brussels.  Joan was 66 back then.  Found this poem:
> 
> HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE OF US
> 
> I've awakened to find
> that somehow I've slipped
> into the cloak of the 8th Decade
> and behold, it seems to fit!
> 
> Still, I struggle
> and stretch my arms
> and reach to check the hem
> The seams neither bind nor rip.
> 
> I find I am warmed
> by all the threads of this cloth,
> The woof and the warp purposely woven
> To my surprise, it is comfortable.
> 
> It can be worn anywhere
> It matters not the occasion
> Whether it is formal or fantasy
> I am free, at least, of SELF-consciousness
> 
> So unique a garment
> that it is unimportant
> that it has become wrinkled and faded
> by smiles, and tears and time
> 
> All dressed up, laughing aloud
> With myself enjoying the music.
> 
> Roberta Harper Roberts
> Broomstick, Nov-Dec 1982
> 
> 
> 
> Jim Wiegel
> 
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