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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2011-10-17 02:49 PM

They say that you can measure age-
By the way you feel.
That growing old is optional,
That old age isn’t real…

I have a hard time grasping that,
As my hair turns grey and thin:
And joints that once were supple,
Today will hardly bend.

My strength from other, better days-
Has sprouted wings and flown,
And nearly all my family-
I find are dead and gone.

But I’m not mourning; not at all-
Life does reciprocate.
And beauties oft amaze me-
Especially here of late.

My fading strength has slowed me down-
So now I take the time,
To smell the roses that I pass,
Enjoy life sublime.

Relationships mean so much more-
As I draw near the end-
And family more precious,
As well as every friend.

So slow your step, yea, take your time-
Ere we pass off the stage…
Won’t you walk a mile with me,
As I so quickly age?

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

1 posted 2011-10-17 03:11 PM

It's good to see you, 'Slinger! And I love this poem! *S*

So now I take the time,
To smell the roses that I pass,
Enjoy life sublime.

Relationships mean so much more-
As I draw near the end-
And family more precious,
As well as every friend.

To appreciate the good things that come our way makes every step lighter... no matter where we are on life's path. *S*

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

2 posted 2011-10-17 03:35 PM

Well thought out and well said.
Enjoyed.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

3 posted 2011-10-17 04:52 PM

Count me in on that mile, John! Lovely to see you back!

Owl

Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

4 posted 2011-10-17 06:44 PM

Thanks, all of you. :-)

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

5 posted 2011-10-18 02:27 PM

So glad to see you back, John. I've been missing your poetry and I certainly do realate to this one.
Ida

Michael

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

6 posted 2011-10-18 03:10 PM

This is precious and real to me. A mile shared is a precious thing, indeed.

A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Michael

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