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Seymour Tabin
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0 posted 2004-12-11 07:24 AM


Eighty Three

I’ve reached the age of eighty three
My ride is now economy
Each day I feel a small let down
An ache, a pain, a mirrors frown

My steps are slower as I go
A thinking process of past sow
A don’t or wont or maybe do
But much more careful is my view

It’s not that I will not take chance
Or fear has placed me in a trance
But rainbows are a mist mirage
Placed upon a skies collage

And I am weary to the core
The paradox of evermore
And place my footsteps one by one
Until the path is lost or won

Though my aids help hear and see
My mind is now a lesser me.



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1 posted 2004-12-11 07:26 AM


I beg to differ.


You're of an age
that's mellow and kind
full of wisdom
keen of mind

Your wits intact
your words still flow
and you have miles
and miles to go


Sy, you are ageless.

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2 posted 2004-12-11 07:26 AM


I only hope I make it to eighty-three

good morning love
nice to be here with you

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3 posted 2004-12-11 08:05 AM


"And I am weary to the core
The paradox of evermore"

nodding here

and smiles with kisses



the will to live
it ain't something we control...

prolly a good thing too, huh?

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4 posted 2004-12-11 09:53 AM


Eighty-three??  No way!!!
You are as spry and young as ever m'friend.
Methinks you have stayed looking and acting so young
by writing and keeping your mind alert.
Or...maybe, just maybe it could be the tea, ya think?  
Have a great day my Sy guy!
~Morning hugs & tea, Nancy~

     Season's Greetings!

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5 posted 2004-12-11 10:12 AM


Sy, I am only in my 50's and I feel that way...
I hope I make it to the 80's


M

Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2004-12-11 10:13 AM


Poet deVine
A very gracious reply, I thank you.

passing,
Good morning sweet and it's nice to be here too.

serenity
Thank you love and I agree and we will see what we will see.

Nancy,
Thank you for saying the cover looks good.
It must be the tea. LOL

Seymour Tabin
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7 posted 2004-12-11 10:15 AM


Maureen,
You are a good looking fifty.

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8 posted 2004-12-11 10:38 AM


Mornin' Seymour! You are as young as your words are new to us each day. Enjoyed your write as always. Chris

Don't forget my presents!!

Seymour Tabin
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9 posted 2004-12-11 10:39 AM


Chris,
Thank you dear you are a love.  

choshi
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10 posted 2004-12-11 10:58 AM


nah......well, if you say so.
keep writing, I am greatful for your gentle and deep wisdom

~P

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11 posted 2004-12-11 11:15 AM


Sy

I didn't read the other comments but I'd say you're telling it like it is in this piece.

Reality with honesty makes for great poetry too.

Hey ya don't look a day over 39.....~g~

Eric

IF YOU HAVE TO JUDGE SOMEONE DO IT ON THE SIDE OF MERCY AND LET TIME SEASON THE RESULTS.

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12 posted 2004-12-11 12:41 PM


Sy

No matter the age, it's that twinkle in the eye that keeps you youthful...and you've got that..I can see it in your poetry!!  

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13 posted 2004-12-11 12:53 PM


Well, whatever you've been doing m'friend, please continue.
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14 posted 2004-12-11 12:54 PM


Though but 30 years on me...
I'll see your call at eighty-three
and raise you up to eighty-four
as I look forward to thirty more!





And a super

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15 posted 2004-12-11 01:14 PM


Sir Sy,

I too beg to differ with you.  IF your mind
is faltering,  then us young whippersnappers
better put our noses to the grindstone and
get to writing really hard.  You still have
that touch that we all admire and enjoy.

Seymour Tabin
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16 posted 2004-12-11 01:15 PM


choshi
Sweet answer, thank you.

ethome
Yea a Jack Benny 39 LOL thanks my friend.

Martie
LOL I wasn't thinking twinkle I was thinking wrinkle.

wranx,
I'll do my best my friend.

Sunshine,
And I'll up you ten more on that.

Seymour Tabin
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17 posted 2004-12-11 01:17 PM


Barry,
Flattery will get you everywhere. LOL
Thank you my friend.

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18 posted 2004-12-11 02:41 PM


Who'd a thunk it? You move through here an agile adolescent. Would that many half your age could be as spry.
Seymour Tabin
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19 posted 2004-12-11 03:44 PM


RSWells
LOL, a sigh is my reply.

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20 posted 2004-12-11 04:17 PM


Eighty three raspberry kisses...
Eighty three winkie wishes.
And in February when you turn eighty four,
I'll make darn sure there is plenty more.




Seymour Tabin
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21 posted 2004-12-11 04:20 PM


JM,
All your winkies and twinkies are very welcome. Miss ya.

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22 posted 2004-12-11 05:32 PM


Coming up on fifty makes me happier by the day...I just pray I have a mind half as sharp and talented at 83....Magnificent writing, as always...

ice
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23 posted 2004-12-11 07:51 PM


"It’s not that I will not take chance
Or fear has placed me in a trance..."

Bravo! Good for you Seymour,I understand that your age might slow you down, and you are more cautious, but the idea of not being placed in a trance of fear has great appeal to me... a good poem this is, regardless of the age of the poet..

___________ice/ford
   ><>

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24 posted 2004-12-11 09:56 PM


Startime55
You flatter me, but thank you anyway.

Ice,
Thank you for the read and comment. I understand where you're comming from.

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25 posted 2004-12-11 10:19 PM


Sy, if you can write a poem with the quality and wisdom this one has, you are still in good shape, believe me. I'll be drooling and eating pablum at 83!

You have one of the greatest excercise plans in existence - Isabel keeping you on your toes!

Every day that passes we all get older. You are in good company

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26 posted 2004-12-11 10:52 PM


Sy, God bless you! Your body maybe 83 but your mind is definitely 29 and sharp as a tack.

I cannot tell you enough how much I love your poetry. If I can write half as well as you when I'm 83, I will have accomplished much in my life.

Sending you a big hug, Marti

A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.
–St. Francis of Assisi

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27 posted 2004-12-11 11:07 PM


you are still numero uno

Seymour Tabin
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28 posted 2004-12-11 11:24 PM


Balladeer
LOL let me go back and read the poem again.
Thank you my friend.

Marti,
Thank you dear, you are very sweet.

Midnitesun
LOL It's always nice to be numero uno.

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29 posted 2004-12-11 11:31 PM


Well now when you were just a young 82
I couldn't manage to keep up to you.
Remember Martha's Vineyard and our walk
You had me in stitches with your talk.

Your wisdom and wit is what keeps you fit,
For alertness there's always an Isabel hit!

You sir, are one of the sweetest people in this entire world, and will live a long, long time yet.

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30 posted 2004-12-12 12:50 PM


Seymour, you have found the fountain of
youth, I think. Your poetry shows it.
My Dad is 83 and my Mom is 82. They
don't look their ages either. And, I sometimes
think they get around better than I do.
Love must keep people young...like you and
your Isabel, and my Mom and Dad.
Below is a picture of them.......
Hugs to you, sweet man.....
Ethel


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Spring Visit to Chien-Tang Lake

Remnants of sun ribbon the river--
half and half, black river red.
Third night, ninth month lovely hour;
pearled dew, bent bow moon.

Po Chû-i

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32 posted 2004-12-12 06:07 AM


Dear Sy, you are a living wonder and that's it!

May you enjoy a blessed new year of life and be aware of the heavenly gifts in every moment, sharing them as you do: gifts so precious for all of us.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

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33 posted 2004-12-12 07:39 AM


Sy,

Come give me a hug, and
Kiss me on my cheek...



Today I'm a youngish 53!
and I haven't reached my peak!

Seymour Tabin
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34 posted 2004-12-12 07:42 AM


Sharon,
As for being sweet, I can't keep up with you.

Ethel
What handsome parents you have. No wonder you are so pretty.

Huan Yi
Thank you for the lovely poem.

Margherita
I will enjoy the new year. I'm a hedonist you know.

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35 posted 2004-12-12 09:01 AM


Dear, sweet Sigh. May your body reflect the youthfulness of your mind and spirit!

You are very, very special and I have considerable affection and respect for you.

Love & Eternal Light,
Linda

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36 posted 2004-12-12 09:17 AM


Seymour Tabin, if you're truly 83, bravo---you're picture denies the fact as well as your words. Wonderful attitude-- living until we die! Enjoyed immensely.

~Atov

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37 posted 2004-12-12 09:36 AM


Sy you may be eighty-three in years.  But you are 39 in spirit and energy.  Looking good my friend!!!

believe in what your heart feels...

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38 posted 2004-12-12 10:16 AM


Earth Angel
And I have an endless affection for you.


Atov,
It pleases me you enjoyed the write.

scorpio
A beautiful comment my friend.

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39 posted 2004-12-12 11:19 AM


As years go by, we all release
Those things of youth. They simply cease.
But yet we ask that we may live
Enough of mind that still we give.

Happy birthday to a great giver.  
Thanks, Mr T.

Ken

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

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40 posted 2004-12-12 11:28 AM


   My mother is eighty-three, too.  She claims she is becoming forgetful, but it doesn't seem like it to me!  She is much keener at 83 than I have ever been.   I think you're extra-ordinary, too!  Have a good day, Sy.  It's good to be able to stop in and see you again.  (I wish I could spend more time at Piptalk and visit with my internet friends!)
       miscellanea

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41 posted 2004-12-12 12:13 PM


Ken,
Never expected such a turn out, thank you

miscellanea
I wish you had more time too. Thank you

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42 posted 2004-12-12 01:39 PM



You may not wander off that quick
And movements will slow down a bit
But never think that you are old
Not even when your head's gone bold

Your spirit's young and stayed behind
The age of limbs and in that light
Don't think of all the years gone by
But enjoy the years ahead of you Sy

Your spirit gives us lasting joy
In reading all the things you wrote
And spirits never die my friend
Because to Poet's Heaven they're send

So don't you worry about old age
It's only your body reaching that state
You're mind will never be lesser than you
Not even when you reach ninety two

Titia



Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

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43 posted 2004-12-12 01:52 PM


Goodness, Seymour, you are getting quit a turn out for your party. I'm not sure it's your birthday, but here's a Happy Birthday picture for you anyway. (and thanks for the compliment on my parents picture. You make me blush. HeeHee!!)
Hugs to you, my friend
Ethel
  

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44 posted 2004-12-12 01:57 PM


Titia,
Beautiful poem, thank you my friend.

Ethel,
What's true is true. Thanks again

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45 posted 2004-12-12 04:49 PM


enjoyed
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46 posted 2004-12-12 05:14 PM


vandana
Thank you dear.

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