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Twice today I was asked my age
But I stayed cool.
I was tempted to lie
But I stayed cool.
On both occasions, blood was involved
But I stayed cool.
My mouth opened to reply but nothing came out
But I stayed cool.
My brain said that can’t be the right number
But I stayed cool
I didn’t want my denial of age to be obvious
So, I stayed cool.
When I uttered the numbers, it wasn’t me
But I stayed cool.
Somewhere inside of me, another voice spoke
But I stayed cool,
In both situations, I remained calm, detached
You could say I stayed cool.
Later I reflected, it was me who was afraid
But I needed to stay cool.
There I said it, what might they think?
But more so, would they think I was cool?
Written for: https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/08/27/photo-challenge-278/
Morpethroad 
You nailed it with the last line.
Thanks Reena.
Michael, chill. You’re cool. 🙂
Thanks, its a real challenge sometimes when looking from my perspective.
I could make a remark about visiting the higher northern latitudes, cos then you’d be *on top of the world*, but I’ll restrain myself. Though I do hope your perspective brightens some time soon. 🙂
Yes it like seeing things from an upside down perspective…lol….I’ve been reading a book on dementia which I have to say is very informative but rather depressing at the same time.
Oh. The answer is to learn something new everyday … so I’m told. Trouble is, I have to forget loads of things to make room for all that new stuff I’m learning. 🙂
Yes I understand that problem, but I think after a lifetime of finding the easy way to do things I still room for the new, if I can be bothered…
Ah, well there might be the nub.
Great take on the photo!
Thanks so much.
You’re welcome Michael.
Cool poem, Michael 😎
Thanks so much 😄