The Senior Citizen

Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others HOWEVER, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT the senior citizens who took The melody out of music, The pride out of appearance, The courtesy out of driving, The romance out of love, The commitment out of marriage, The responsibility out of parenthood, The togetherness out of the family, The learning out of education, The service out of patriotism, The Golden Rule from rulers, The nativity scene out of cities, The civility out of behaviour, The refinement out of language, The dedication out of employment, The prudence out of spending, The ambition out of achievement or God out of government and school. And we certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience andtolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others And, we understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for our country. YES, I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN! I'm the life of the party...... Even if it lasts until 8 p.m. I'm very good at opening childproof caps.... With a hammer. I'm awake many hours before my body allows me to Get up I'm smiling all the time because I can't hear a thing you're saying. I'm sure everything I can't find is in a safe secure place, somewhere. I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps. Yes, I'm a SENIOR CITIZEN and I think I am having the Time of my life                                                                        Spread the laughter Share the cheer Let's be happy While we're here.