I spoke to her in awe 

In her seasoned age she had no flaws 

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With her lipstick placed 

Her nails bright red 

And her night cap made of lace 

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She regaled  on her love of dance 

her family 

and her lows 

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She sang of all the ways

She loved to  see her grandkids grow 

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I asked her for advice 

Some tips and tricks 

To be just as alive 

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She tells me

“Release all the negative people 

That surround you in your life 

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Even at ninety-nine 

Life is too short for negativity 

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Cut them out and I promise 

You will be just as happy as me”

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