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My Philosophy of Life
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My Philosophy of Life |
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Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA 
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What happened to the green of spring- When autumn leaves turn gold? What happens to the summer’s heat- When winter winds blow cold? What happens to the bloom of youth- That we can’t seem to hold? We’re born, we bloom, we wither- And we find we’re growing old. Growing old is not as bad- As many tend to think… It’s better than an early death- To war, or drugs, or drink. At least with age we’ve had the time- To stop and smell the flowers- And reminisce of better times- Sometimes for several hours. I guess if there’s a moral To this little verse of mine- ‘Twould be to savor every day- Like some rare vintage wine. Live like there’s no tomorrow- Drink deeply of each day- And live life to it’s fullest- Ere they lay you ‘neath the clay. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
John...No truer words could be said. Really enjoyed your Pilosophy of Life Thanks for sharing my friend...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Growing old is not as bad- As many tend to think… It’s better than an early death- To war, or drugs, or drink. At least with age we’ve had the time- To stop and smell the flowers- And reminisce of better times- Sometimes for several hours. oh so very true, those vines that bear fruit ripen with age. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
had to come back for another read, you should put this one to music...seriously.... |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Great poem, John. Should be mandatory reading for students somewhere. Sadly, this realization only comes with age to most of us. |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Very nice poem, made me not regret getting older as much as I do. |
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