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The Better Side of Aging
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The Better Side of Aging |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone 
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Just a little something light to think about  I think I'm getting better, though I'm getting older too. My hair has gray strands in it, but my heart is still brand new. I'm not afraid to speak up now I know I'm valuable. I don't let people walk on me. I'm much less malleable. I need love deeply as before, want passion tinted nights. The difference-when it's missing it's not such a tragic plight. Depression used to weigh me down it's visits do not end. But now I pass through faster, I just pull out my pen. I write more, and I understand the world around me better. Repel the shadows easier with the simple scrawl of letters. Physically, it's not so good I don't quite look like me. Most of my body's heading south, but that's not all I see. Yes I'm older now, I know. Not so young and beautiful. Too bad, I say, I'm just as good. And maybe better, too! |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Ooh,...I'm jumping up and down! Yep!!! Right on. That's the coolest thing. This poem and it's author,...ROCK! Be well S. *Peace. |
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Click Member
since 2000-06-11
Posts 202USA |
We all age....not bad, considering the alternitave...Good point of view in this poem!! I feel I have improved with age, but the aches and pains are more noticable!! I like this poem!!! Thank you for writing it! Thanx!! Again!! Click |
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Deborah1 Senior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 653New Hampshire |
A nice reminder to think about the positive things about getting older, because we can't stop it, thats for sure!! I like the writing idea here, but I won't speak of aches and pains!! I did like this alot!! Good Job my friend!! The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose...--Hada Bejar |
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sash Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 125 |
Cat~ Me likey!!! Just today I was wondering, should I dye My hair, or let the strands of wisdom shine?....Shine on, shine on!!!! ~Sash~ |
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mustlove_mstleave New Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 8 |
Well.. i do relate to this poem.. besides... i dont wish to be prevented from doign things i enjoy just because im AGING! after all it's not aging of the body im afraid of, rather aging of the soul! |
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mustlove_mstleave New Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 8 |
well..i do relate to this nifty poem besides i dont wish to be prevented from doing things i enjoy just bacause im AGING! it's not aging of the body the im afraid of rather aging of the soul... |
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lotharingia Senior Member
since 2000-06-04
Posts 897saarbruecken, Germany |
Age brings wisdom, they say and indeed it does. But Cat, don't you know that age also brings its own kind of beauty. There is much more life in a face that has lived than in a young one! Lotharingia "Dreams are life, reality, creation" Miguel de Unanumo |
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Dedreia Member
since 2000-07-10
Posts 172Kokomo, Indiana, United States |
Sandra...I swear we have to talk...I see myself in every poem you write..Dee "It doesn't matter who you love, or how you love, but that you love" Rod McKuen |
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Hardrock Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 948New Hampshire, USA |
Sandra...so true, so true. Why is it that youth is wasted on the young? Why can't we be born old, then, armed with all that wisdom and reflective contemplation, BACK UP through life? We would all love better, say less, do more...and never war again. Loved it. Hardrock |
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Lynne Dale Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 114Melbourne Victoria |
Cat, this is the best, the very very best and I can relate to it. Be well Keth Kethry. When dark of night steals your soul. Think of me and be made whole. |
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EWDrake Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 183NC, USA |
Oh yes, well said, m'lady! I too have a hint of silver at the temples peeking thru, but I've never been more comfortable in my own skin. Maturity and experience are life's greatest teachers....laughing...too bad they refuse to teach to the very young, aye? What's that old saying: "If only I could go back knowing then what I know now..." Here's to deep thoughts and pens to share them with. Cheers, m'lady, Evan Drake |
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L Tiuch Member
since 2000-02-04
Posts 151NY |
Oh Cat, this is wonderful, and SO true. I've always said that age is simply mind over matter and I am always amazed at the "older" person who stares back at me from the mirror. To me, I'm still 23. Loved this. Linda |
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poutprincess Senior Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 735Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
im still young and fighting aging all the way! but reading this poem, helps me understand that aging can be a blessing..not a curse......so true that one day i'll be a wiser, more self satisfied person! Wonderful read! |
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Rex Member
since 2000-06-29
Posts 482Houston, Texas |
Sandra....see, I told you so! Great! Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. -William Wordsworth- |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I wouldn't turn the clock back ...I feel to good right now..age is just a frame of mind anyway...What Hardrock said...and hey, this is a great poem!! |
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