Boomer or Bust

Just had to share this great poem written by my friend Abby -- You ladies will love it.

Boomer or Bust!




As one of the last boomers to turn 50 this year
I looked at the challenge with much dread and no cheer.
My goal at 50, was to be fabulous and fit
And know for certain when someone is just full of shit!
She proudly stated “I’m just fine at 49!
Why do I need to cross over that line?
And the friends told her “to be wiser and bolder and feel all the love”
And fit in your skin like that hand in a glove.
You think you are who you are because of all that you’ve done,
What you don’t realize is that “your life’s’ just begun!
Because now is the time when it’s all about you.
Your blessings have been many, and your troubles few.
So dance and celebrate your life with great joy!
Eat that red-velvet cake and chocolate “Chips Ahoy!”
Look to the past for all that you’ve learned.
Welcome to your future, it is permission you have earned!
To live in the present it’s really the gift.
Savor every moment and let your heart lift.
For you are amazing, and precious and rare,
To have given others so much, with more left to spare.
So give to yourself dear sister, what makes your heart sing!
Massages and chocolate, girls’ weekends and BLING!!!!
Thank God everyday for all of the grace!
For all the sun damage and still having a face!
For all the lines and wrinkles and skin that just sags,
From years of extensive travel, and extreme jet lag!
For being invited to join the AARP!
And lets’ not forget that first colonoscopy!!!!
For passes that allow you to get out of jail free.
And friends that take you to Jekyll Island to look at dead trees!
For coaches that have given great advice for free
And helped me believe how great it is, to just be me.
And to my trainer that helped me stand straight and tall
“You want me to do what… while I balance on that ball?”
For Friday night friends from “beach therapy”
That taught me the joy of red wine and looking at the sea
To the ladies that lunch and have coffee and tea
And drum to the beat of “just let it be”
To new business ventures , that both succeed and fail.
And becoming smarter to know when it’s okay to bail.
For Keith Urban concerts , and sea glass collections.
And personal shopping trips to help make selections.
For surprise birthday parties that leave you in awe!
And for all of the presents that are just part of the haul.
For nights of no sleep, and extreme hot flashes,
And the men that still look when you shake your assests…
For daughters and sons that love you no matter,
And a husband, that can still make your heart go pit-patter.
For your brothers and sisters and mom and dad
That can make you so happy, and so damn mad!!!
They have shared all your pain and really didn’t mind
When tears were all you had left, to help you unwind.
To forgive and forget and let it all go…
And understanding why I just need to know?
To all my friends, both old and new
How’d you put up with me and not just say phew…!!!!!!!
I am happier now than I could ever be
Thank you for truly helping me to see
That the importance of getting older is to help you understand
That sometimes life’s a bitch and sometimes it’s grand.
So love all of those that have helped you be your best,
And every challenge and opportunity that’s put you to the test.
For you are truly special because you can survive
And finally know what it means to be alive !