(Today’s prompt was sent to me by a dear friend, (Amrita), whom I met in the very same zumba class mentioned below in my poem. Thanks, Amrita for this prompt. Hope I have done justice to it.)
When I go for my Zumba class I see
There is a sea of black, brown, and red hair.
All of the students are younger than me.
My silver white head is without a care.
I climb the two flights of stairs every day.
And ignore the elevator by choice.
Exercise is good for us, people say.
I Smile and wish youngsters in my loud voice.
Have found a flock of friends I call my own.
Love for dance has brought us all together.
On some days, my aching joints and bones groan.
I dance, irrespective of the weather.
I am sixty one and growing younger.
A Healthy fit life is my endeavour.
-Sulekha
I had written ‘zumba at Sixty’ last year when I had turned this wonderful age. 🙂 You can read my story here
I love your energy and enthusiasm to stay fit. It is so inspiring to watch you and read about your fitness journey. And what a lively group you have found. Stay strong and healthy
We all are so different yet alike in so many ways. Love how we root for each other. Your yoga practices make me want to try attempting some asanas to see if I can do them right. Thanks, Rajlakshmi.
You’re an inspiration! Thank you for motivating me to escape from my writing cave and go for a walk. It’s so easy to forget to take breaks from sitting and working. Before I know it, I’ve been in my chair the whole day, and everything is aching from top-to-toe. Zumba sounds like a fun alternative!
I would love to sit and write the day away but words abandoned me ever since covid. I am trying to woo them back, one word at a time. This is the first time in 3 years that I’ve written consistently for a week. Zumba was my solace during my writer’s block phase. Thanks.
Sulekha ji your enthusiasm shine through every word, proving that age is just a number when the heart is young! You are a true example of strength, positivity, and zest for life. Keep dancing, keep inspiring, and keep sharing your wonderful words with us.
Shikha, welcome to my blog. Thank you for your kind words, made my day.
Gosh, you are amazing Sulekha!
Thank you
You are definitely growing younger, Sulekha! I love your fitness stories; you’re such an inspiration.
Thank you for sharing these glimpses from your Zumba class. You are awesome!
Vinitha, some days my body protests and I have to give in by taking an off. Zumba is fun and I love interacting with young people who keep me feeling young.