Younger Days Poem | Nancy Roe, Author; The Nancy Way

I found this poem in my mother’s file cabinet. Hope you enjoy!

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 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 knees?

I need to wear these glasses as the prints were getting smaller;
And it wasn’t very long ago I know that I was taller.

Though my hair has turned to silver and my skin no longer fits;
On the inside, I’m the same old me, just the outside’s changed a bit.

Nancy Roe
Author

Dena FISCHER April 17, 2018 at 8:46 pm -

Cute poem….only I think it fits this specific upcoming birthday!!! I look in the mirror and see my mother’s face!!

Kathza April 17, 2018 at 3:16 pm -

I just love this poem from your mom 🙂

Dorris Snow April 17, 2018 at 5:33 am -

A charming poem! I see where you get your talent!