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My Mind, Forever Young [O.P.#1]
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Sunshine
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My Mind, Forever Young In thin scripted lines of written poetry there is a yearning for times long past; when hearts of men were there to see, when love was but the question asked. Not the caressing of persons shared but more of when the minds are paired, when tongues drip words of sweet desire sharing a lover's speech in honeyed mire. To have one gaze longingly into my soul and find it timeless in its whole, looking past aged wrinkles and fine lines one treasures, forever young, my mind. With the mind, love might forever cease when thoughts turn ugly, love's decreased; but when fertile thoughts of love unwinds one treasures, forever young, my mind. Memories never fade, but softly linger, held in one's stroke, sweet grasp of finger never wintry or arthritic in its touch forever young, my mind holds much. Amazing, what thoughts can render when shared with others forever young, cryptic messages to love's sender, memories of loves' sweetness thus be sung. Nay, I'll not stop this aging process of widening hips and flattening chest nay, I'll hold poems close to my breast forever young, my mind is best. ©KRJ 20 September, 1999 |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
maybe you own the damn fountain of youth???!!! y'think??? from this poem, i'd think so... hehe...and my eyesight ain't going yet *wink*.... loved to read your words, thoughts, lines... thank you for the repost... it's wonderful!!! [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 01-09-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Karilea~ And I hear Rod Stewart singing ! Wonderful thoughts from your poetic heart, my friend. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Sunshine--I like this muchly..beautiful writing. Poeminister |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Loved this poem I look at myself in much the same way thumbs up Karilea |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Doreen, own it? No...but dip the dip occasionally...lol...thank you!... Marge, is he in the shower? Wow! Hugs, K... Poeminister, thank you kindly... Rex, a thumbs up is a great way to start the day...thanks! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sometimes I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse that our minds and bodies don't age at the same rate...but I do agree that minds always remain beautiful and should always be recognized as such.... Wonderful, as always, Sunshine....  |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
As I try to recognize the old codger in the bathroom mirror - while my mind is still doing break dances and singing along with those youngsters on my radio - I applaud - most heartily ~G~ - well said! |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
With the years my eyesight is not as good. Boy am I glad! Never do I wear glasses when I look in the mirror. If I have wrinkles so be it, doesn't mean I want to see them. May your mind always be young. |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
I truly related to this emotionally for some reason. "Not the caressing of persons shared but more of when the minds are paired, when tongues drip words of sweet desire sharing a lover's speech in honeyed mire" This stanza gave me chills. I write about this a lot, the sensuality of two minds. Very nice. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kari love, you will always be Persephone, ageless, eternally young, eternally spring. And this is utterly utterly wonderful dear heart. So the link is? Come on class pay attention, between Persephone and the Phoenix, don't go for the obvious.  I really and truly love this love, this should have been on the list, but I wasn't here then. (Please Kari love, bring up all the one's I've never seen, you don't want me to have to come and get them now do you )Wonderful love Take care love Majestic buoyant Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
'Deer, bless your curses...there are some things we can't change...{~,^}...[ha, gotcha] Mr. Yeats...you should hear my granddaughter chid me for dancing to 'NSync...LOL... inot2B...charming commentary...thank you for reading!... PoeticKnight, thank you for sharing the chilling info...it's that type of response a poet wants to hear...thank you for reading...and I hope your mind melds with another's soon... Marsha, it's never to late to put it on the "list"...thank you for ALL of your support and input! Hugs.... |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
A beautiful read this is for me tonite SUNSHINE... Your words came across so eloquently on this blue page but then again they ALWAYS do... Thank you PoetFriend for this timeless poem you've shared... ~coco~ |
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Sunshine
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Coco....if this becomes timeless in its presence, then it will be because of readers like you....thank you so much! |
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Beverley Member
since 2000-07-09
Posts 97England |
Kari dear heart two names two chances at least to send this around again, and how convenient is this to have the chance of two libraries. Yes! Absolutely fabulous, and utterly timeless. Really love this one dear heart so should Bev de Bump sing off in a different way? No I think not Love as always take care Puck Now pucker off to the top of the front page And while thy willing soul transpires At every pore with instant fire Andrew Marvell 1621-1678 |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you Marsha....for enjoying life!... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Nay, I'll not stop this aging process of widening hips and flattening chest nay, I'll hold poems close to my breast forever young, my mind is best. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ loved these lines........especially the last one.....excellent piece my friend. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A dear friend of mine told me just the other day that he can't ever imagine that I'd act "old".... He's right... I'd say you have that same attitude...  Waft every crest upon your destined sea. Embrace the Wave of Serendipity, Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity. |
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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Charisma, those are my favorite lines, too... Nan, I do think you know where the Fountain of Youth lies....thank you both! |
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