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A Case of Age Inflation
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A Case of Age Inflation |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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She turns twenty-nine today Twenty-nine, she’ll be tomorrow But when the day of thirty comes It will be a time of sorrow Ole thirty might not sound so young It’s a case of age inflation But twenty-nine rolls off the tongue Like a well-built fabrication What’s with thirty that’s so wrong I say a number nice and round “Does this number look round to you” As I get up off the ground One day, let go of twenty-nine We all die eventually I love you sweet ‘til end of time Please will you grow old with me |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Walt* I'm not sure if I feel better or worse...I'll be 29 this year  Great writing with a smile~ |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
AAARGGH I am 20 and feel old, I can't imagine 30. Other than reminding me that my life is quickly hurdling towards old age, that was a really beautiful poem. Lovely Walt. why must we pray screaming? why must not death be redefined? we shut our eyes we stretch out our arms and whirl on a pane of glass-patti smith |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You wimps!!! Age is nothing more than a number...if you allow yourself to grow old, you'll BE old, no matter if you're 21, 31 or 41! I challenge you to stay young at heart. Never loose your smile, your sense of humor or your playfulness...you'll always be young then! Love the poem! Is it Mrs. Walt's birthday soon? If so, tell her Happy Birthday..if not, tell her she's not getting older she's getting better.  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful Walt! You always make me smile  This was a gem ... I hope you're giving this as a birthday card, she's a lucky lady! Best wishes, /Kit |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I know all about this topic because I am a case of age inflation. Otherwise, I have to say this is a wonderful poem and I hope she grows old with you. take care.........ethome........ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
awwww...I'm touched. This is a good one, made me happy. |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Great title walt, Holding back age is the same as trying to hold back the sea. Let me know if you find a way. If we stop all the clocks and get rid of calendars, will that work? Yup, maybe???? But whose in charge of them? Linda M. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
I see you got the word you wanted in there! And, yep - it's a good one... Now this I loved: What’s with thirty that’s so wrong I say a number nice and round “Does this number look round to you” As I get up off the ground teeheeheh... Well done Walt...errrrrr...y  K |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
29, huh? I think my mom is still 29...  You just keep making me smile, Walt! Your poetry is always a joy to read, no matter the subject! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
A very Happy Birthday to the wife, Walt... please give her all of our best wishes...and I am 39---and loving it...but I must say...I did hate 29...something about those dirty thirties...hmmm... |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
hehe yuh tiz elisaseyes bday today yuh i named her that for her purty eyes yuh over diinner at a lil posh place i told her of the poem...kina fraid to show her now "Amadeus Amadeus. Amadeus. Amadeus Amadeus. Amadeus. Am Am Amadeus. Come on and rock me Amadeus!"-Falco "don't even lissen to classical music!"-me |
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