When you are young, you have energy to spare
But when you are older, you have none to share
As you age, you need to stop and rest
Your body will tell you, it's really for the best

You can't do everything, like you use to do
Your body has aged, into an older you
Nothing to be ashamed of, it happens to us each
It's something we can learn from, it's something we can teach

Listen to your body, if it's tired and it aches
It's time to take a rest, use your body's brakes
Stop and sit down, take some much needed time out
Your body is shouting STOP! And there's no time for doubt

Sometimes we forget, we aren't young any more
We keep trying to do, all the things we did before
If it's telling you to rest, then it's probably true
Listen to your body, what is it telling you?

Know your limitations at every age. As you get older,
your limitations are more. Know what you can handle.
Listen to your body. If it's putting a strain on you, then
you need to stop and rest from what you are doing. It's
safe and healthy to be aware, and Listen to your body.

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