Crone

crone (plural crones)

1. (obsolete) An old woman
2. an ugly evil-looking or frightening old woman; a hag

I’ll be having a birthday soon and decided to write down a few things I have learned.

I see women my age and older out and about, that look like they have had one procedure too many. I don’t love my sagging face and dark under eye circles any more than anyone else, but it is who I am and I have earned my wrinkles and my grey hair. I would rather be an old crone that look fake with big lips and no expression.

I have been young. Now it is someone else’s turn. I learned early how to take turns and to share. So take your turn.

I am learning to love this time of life. You know my life, my rules. I don't feel the need to spend time with unpleasant, negative or gossipy people. I don't feel the need to attend meetings, events or gatherings which I know in advance will prove unpleasant. I don't feel the need to wear clothing I find uncomfortable, for any reason, ever. I have dessert for breakfast. There are definite advantages to having put in my time.

So go ahead call me a crone I am a crone. I am a proud and happy crone.