Like so many others I’d been gullible enough to believe
That following the Blue Zones pattern of living could help me achieve
Longevity just like people in those zones
But now it appears that it has been shown
That the prevalence of centenarians could be based on erroneous assumptions
Owing to lack of birth certificates, and fraudulent claims of pensions
It makes me sad to learn that the whole premise was wrong
There was no secret to longevity all along..
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Books and documentaries have tried to explain and expound
On the principles of Blue Zones living, some traits they have found
Among these populations that appear to be associated
With healthy living, but the claims are highly exaggerated
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Since the formula for longevity is likely not present in the Blue Zones
In trying to live as long as possible, I am on my own..
Passion...unbridled 