Tag Archives: Poems About Aging

“Warning” by Jenny Joseph

Poet Jenny Joseph has inspired many generations

The poem I have chosen to look at today is “Warning” by British poet Jenny Joseph. Some people also refer to the poem by its first line, “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple.” The poem deals … Continue reading

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In A Palliative Care Nursing Home

A cranky old man dies and his legend goes viral.

This is a poem that has gone viral. It’s suppose to be a true story. Either way it’s a poem to share and who can resist a good yarn. An old man died in a palliative care nursing home in … Continue reading

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