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Kavika Junior Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 35Wyoming |
Well...I'm gettin' old I reckon, for my hair's a turnin' grey, and the pains they keep a shootin' thru my body ev'ry day. An' my mind, it keeps a driftin' to the many things I did when I was just a little shaver; yes, a little barefoot kid! Yes, I'm gettin' old I reckon, as I count the years that's fled, and recall my many playmates, who are numbered with the dead. And the tears come a creepin' down the furrows in my cheeks; An' my voice gets kinda husky, as of them I try to speak. Yes, I'm gettin' old I reckon, but my memory ligers on, keeps recallin' lovin' faces, of my friends who now are gone. The years have sped so swiftly, tho so long they've been away it seems that their departure only happened yesterday. Yes, I'm getin' old I reckon, been here more'n eighty years... try to think about the pleasures and forget the burning tears. And the heartaches and sorrows that I've met while passing thru so it wont be long I reckon till the final payments due. For out time is only borrowed given to us a little spell Only time to say Good Morning', then we have to say farewell; But there's one sweet consolation; and it soothes the aches and pains... It's the Saviour's best assurance that-- we all shall live again! ``Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination. '' - Benjamin Franklin |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Amen, young man! My grandmother taught me very young, our purpose here is temporary, temporarly making preparation for eternal life. Your poem spoke to me, reminding me of that. Thank you. No doubt about it, life only begins when we get to sit around the Master's feet, being filled with that Holy love from eternal minute to minute, in His presence forever. Praise His Name. marcy |
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Kevin Taylor Member
since 1999-12-23
Posts 185near Vancouver, BC, Canada |
Reads like a good single malt... mmmm Kevin "Poetry is, at once, what you get... and how you got there." |
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Kavika Junior Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 35Wyoming |
lol, well my dear, I am not young and nor am I a man..though sometimes I wish I were both lol...As for our lifes here being temp., I have to say Amen to that...I for one am looking forward to what the good Lord has for us in our eternal life. Thank you kevin ``Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination. '' - Benjamin Franklin |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Kavika, This is such a beautiful reminder of how fleeting our lives are, how fragile and temporary, yet we need to prepare for our eternal destiny in our brief pilgrimage here. Very well written and so thoughtful! I look forward to more of your insightful work! Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate As the veiling cloud has past Playful shadows dance! D.L.White :^) |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
kavika; Welcome ! very well written poem, so catchy. Your poem is a reminder to stay in thr moment and live each day to the fullest. looking forward to more of your poems here. Ellie< !signature--> 02 [This message has been edited by ellie LeJeune (edited 05-10-2000).] |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi Kavika, Thank you, young Lady, I stand corrected. "Yes, I'm getin' old I reckon, been here more'n eighty years..." What a testimony you have in this poem. Thanks again for sharing it. Blessing, marcy |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Kavika, Your poem flows beautifully-with a wonderful message of life's brevity--and death hope for eternity. I enjoyed your work very much-and hope to see more. David "GOD GIVES- but man must open his hand." (German Proverb) |
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Jester59701 Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 154 |
Beautiful Amy!!! I'm so glad to finally see your work. You really make a person stop and take stock here. I love this poem! Please keep them coming! Jester P.S.You don't sound that old, how old is your heart, anyway? (just kidding!) |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
You sound like a young 80 something to me. Putting your poems on the web, you really sound like a cool grandma to me. Plus you are young enough to be my mother.. LOL |
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
K - I love this....what a great reminder to live each day as if it were your last. And to appreciate all we have, while we still have them. This is wonderful. Bonnie |
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Kavika Junior Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 35Wyoming |
oh thank you everyone for making me feel welcome here and for your sweet commments. Jester, my heart is as young as I allow it to be. Think old and you will be old, think young and you will just be a delusional old fart lol j.k. You are only as young as you act and want to be. If I acted my age or older I would probably be in bad health and sleeping 18 hours a day. I don't want to act like Im dying yet, because God hasnt said its my time! Septsong, young enough to be your mother am I? My children wish I was younger that way they would be too. I have 6 children myself, and 2 step children...26 grandchildren 49 great grandchildren and so far 12 great great grandchildren. Our family get togethers are huge. Thank you all once again for your wonderful comments. Typing for this old lady takes me years (or so it seems) but I believe it is worth it. God bless you all! ``Some have learnt many Tricks of sly Evasion, Instead of Truth they use Equivocation, And eke it out with mental Reservation, Which is to good Men an Abomination. '' - Benjamin Franklin |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Kavika you have one great talent in writing poetry! Excellent flow as well as the message! Welcome and I sure hope we get to see more of your wonderful work around here  Please check your email for a special greeting! [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 05-11-2000).] |
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