Ageing

As a young woman I diligently did exercises promising to prevent a sagging when I was old. Since the exercises did not work, I am now wondering who came up with this idea that made me and other women hopeful. Was it someone old who had successfully done the exercises? Or was it someone who was young and just assumed this would work? In the mirror I examine myself for signs of aging. Why should I worry about graying hair, a drooping neck, or wrinkles? Women are taught to fear our bodies aging; something that will happen if we are fortunate enough to live long. Cosmetic companies offer tiny bottles of cream for a ridiculous price to fight aging after creating the war. And women rush to buy them. Talk about fighting a losing battle. My face has changed. My body has changed. I will continue to age. I intend to live and enjoy the rest of my life.