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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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Maybe I'm too morbid, Or so I have been told. And is it a fixation... This thing with growing old? While I am no longer young- Maybe I have spurned, The gain that comes with aging, The wisdom I have learned. I've found that I am mortal- And mortal bones can break. There are some things I will not do, Some risks I will not take. I've learned to slow my pace a bit, And stop and smell the flowers. That minutes spent to contemplate, May save me wasted hours. I've learned that looks don't make a man, Much less his counterpart. The only treasure one can keep, Is lodged deep in his heart. That memories are precious, And far outlast our friends... And memories stay with us- While often romance ends. Perhaps I ought to be content, That I have lived so long. Forget the years and where they went, And sing a sweeter song. Perhaps my body's given- All it had to give... And in the time that I have left, I'll use it well and live. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
a absolute write "It matters not how you answer, It matters only if i hear you" |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
I think perhaps I relate too well to this one, a great write and a worthy contender! And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand ~ Bernie Taupin |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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edh Member
since 2003-03-26
Posts 111 |
Nice flow and good topic. Enjoyed. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
you have always had a wonderful way with rhyme, John M |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
a wonderful way to put it! |
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poetSeaMaiden Member
since 2003-04-25
Posts 107 |
Ooooh, I do like this! Hey, I'm 30, so I know where you're coming from!  So much truth in your lines, and you did a wonderful job putting it down on paper. Isn't wisdom wonderful? You got it! |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
i know so much where you are coming from. you describe this so well. great write, thanks june x |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
An absolutely wonderful write, John. The rhyme and the message are both very well presented. CHECK, yes, a good book offering. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
bumping this one  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
Seems you've gained some wisdon with the years, too  And whats amazing is how amazingly you can put that wisdom to poet words and rhyme. Awesome! Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - (blink, breathe, stand, fight) [This message has been edited by GG (04-30-2003 03:39 AM).] |
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