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Years Going By |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
You are a shadow of your former self The years have not always been kind And looking back can use some help Getting old is just a state of mind When first we met you had hair of gold Your eyes so bright and clear blue And a body firm yet soft to hold I love all the parts that make you you So many times we have laughed and cried Seen changes both good and bad To think of those times and sigh And thankful for all we have had Now the years seem to fly by I see a picture and I can't remember If they are family or friend or why It was important to save that picture The golden hair is now snow white The clear eyes are behind thick lens The firm body is just soft and might Be whats left of what must have been It took such a short time to be young Beautiful in mind and body and soul Then the down hill of old age begun More beautiful because for now I am whole |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh...they say wisdom comes with age and if this poem is any clue...you are wise far beyond your years dear  ~ Ruth www.angelfire.com/pa/OriginalMinds/index.html |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
hoot_owl_rn, Thank you. I have tried to get wise with all of these years and some days think I might still make it! ME |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy the read |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Memories are treasures indeed. I really enjoyed this, thank you for sharing. Deb |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
As a spokeslady for the biggest majority of the population right now, the 'boomers', I applaud you for this one!! It isn't so bad getting older......you're able to get away with a lot more!! Great write, my friend!! ~~~ enjoy yourself ~~~ it's later than you think! |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
vandanna, thanks for reading. BloomingRose, as I get older the memories get better! Thanks Sunnyone, I do get away with more than you "boomers". Thanks |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
It took such a short time to be young Beautiful in mind and body and soul Then the down hill of old age begun More beautiful because for now I am whole ==================== oh I love this sincere and wisdom sweet poem ME .. this is a wonderful tribute to "growing old gracefully" and your rhyme flow was perfect in this. very cool write  If my slight Muse do please these curious days ... The pain be mine ... but thine shall be the praise. ~Shakespeare~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I do love this my mom....been looking through old pictures myself tonight....great writing ME...you continue to grow with each poem and dig just a little deeper with each one...Love you!!! |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Thank you my Butterfly kid. I learned it all from you ! Be looking for more from you. Love and hugs, Mom |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Enjoyed this ME...nice to see there are people who think like me! jwesley |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Always a pleasure to read your delightful and insightful words. Take care! " I have seen without perceiving I have been another man Let me pierce the realm of glamour So I know just what I am"....Dweller on the Threshold, |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Janet Marie, some things good come with age. Thanks for the kind words. jwesley, thanks. It doesn't take as long to get old in Texas. EagleOne, thank you. As the wise old person once said................. I forgot |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
Ohh..This shows the beauty of age, and I love it. I'm never in a hurry to be older, but always in a hurry to learn as much as I can about life so that one day I may be able to pass it on to others who need it! Excellent work! Thanks for making me think! "This above all-ask yourself in the stillest hour of your night:MUST I write? Delve into yourself for a deep answer. Rainer Maria Rilke from "Le |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'So many times we have laughed and cried Seen changes both good and bad To think of those times and sigh And thankful for all we have had' Beautiful write, ME! I love it! sp  ...if I ride these dreams to the Irish Sea, oh, even there, I know your heart rides with me... |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Tempress, Thanks and I don't know how to stop the process so hope to age gracefully. snowpants, thank you for your kind remarks. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Now the you I saw on a Texas freeway didn't have any shadows at all.......LOL. Wonderful write from you and I hope this way of looking at things works for both female and male alike or I am in trouble in about ........... oh say....... 5 years AGO! If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Mark, the sun was bright and you couldn't see the shadows LOL. Now days you only have to be 40 and start "the golden years". Just thought I would throw that in. Thanks and hugs, ME |
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