Who is that Old Woman in the Mirror?

I think it was Dr. Oz who said that we age the most between the ages of 50 and 60. I don't know if that is true but I have sure experienced it when I look in the mirror. I believe that at the end of this month when I turn 60 that the aging process should stop! Well I know that won't happen but I hope it does slow down.

I don't have the energy I used to have. I do not recuperate as quickly as I used too and most of all, I do not recognize myself in the mirror anymore.

I am still fighting the flu bug but I am better. According to my doctor I am getting over it so I will just have to trust her.

Here is another poem about me.

Caught a glimpse in a store mirror
I don't recognize myself.
What is she doing here?
She could benefit from some health.

I see it in her eyes,
Made wise with too much life.
She may be wise,
But worn down by strife.

I would choose her to be a friend,
I can tell she is kind.
A back that will bend,
A loving open mind.

Is she fair of form?
Young and fair of face?
No her face looks torn,
Does she feel God's grace?

In a world that is so superficial,
She would be passed by,
Many don't see it's beneficial,
Wisdom comes with life.

Look at me I am alive!
Just because I'm no longer young,
I can still thrive,
I am still strong.

I will not embrace old age,
Physical body so betrays,
I am fighting every stage,
But must soon give in.

I still do not recognize myself
The old woman in the mirror,
But I must embrace myself,
I must embrace the fear.

It happens sooner or later to us all,
The alternative is not so good,
Death comes to us all,
So live it, give it, all that you should.

Our culture seems to be one of the only ones that does not respect and revere their elders. But then I guess if we were Eskimo's we would just be shoved out on the ice to freeze to death and die when we become old and sickly.