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I am Too Young to be so Old........by request of Lyra
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I am Too Young to be so Old........by request of Lyra |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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I am Too Young to be so Old The black and white child of me falls from the memory book onto my counting of years. But, feeble is not written on my plan, for I feel like dancing and lifting heavy objects. What is that rush of air that quiets around me when I do? It frightens me, for you see I am too young to be so old. When did my children become almost middle aged? They are like a doctor holding the pulse of my moving vibrant youth and shaking their heads with the look that I understand as the turn around upside down time of changing places. Click, and touch the minute now in color, and add a bit of truth I tell my mirror, and in sudden realize the eyes have crinkled and blue veins streak the back of hand. There is a trick to getting older for as the body goes so do the eyes and the soft blur of youth is what I see. Feeble is not written on my plan, for I feel like dancing still and lifting heavy objects. I do both well. But, I hear the rush of air that quiets around me when I do and it frightens me, for you see I am too young to be so old. ______ 8-01 |
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skyshine 
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
You're only as old as you feel, Martie. I can tell your mind's still sharp (and poetic!).  sky |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Those failing eyes may prove to be our best friends....hehehe Thanks for reposting this Martie, it's one of my favorites! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
There is a trick to getting older for as the body goes so do the eyes and the soft blur of youth is what I see. Thanks so much for sharing this one, Martie... Now I know why I think I look "young" I guess I won't be in a hurry to get those bifocals now! Its a beautiful poem...as all of yours always are  ~hugs~copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
Well, all I can say is, if you're old, then your picture is young (winky winky). Haha! Seriously, I think it's the insurance companies. Enjoyed this very much. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Martie, you are ageless, as is your poetry. Keep lifting heavy things!!  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (sigh) Oh Martie, I understand how you feel, but we will always be young at heart, for you always have such a loving heart with so much love to give and to us the spirit of the child in you is timeless! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, I'm so happy Lyra requested this wonderful poem! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
When did my children become almost middle aged? They are like a doctor holding the pulse of my moving vibrant youth and shaking their heads with the look that I understand as the turn around upside down time of changing places. What a descriptive verse that is! Age is a funny thing, and it helps when your eye sight starts to diminish and you don't have to see up close. It's an exciting time, just part of the process I've heard them say. This was so well written Martie, and gives me much to think on! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
So glad you reposted this Martie, I missed it the first time There is a trick to getting older for as the body goes so do the eyes and the soft blur of youth is what I see. great lines dear lady, I'll keep them in mind heh Maree |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"There is a trick to getting older for as the body goes so do the eyes and the soft blur of youth is what I see." What a wonderfully descriptive piece ... you've captured a feeling I didn't know how to place into words Martie ... excellent! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
as usual... very nicely done. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ I'm glad Lyra stirred you to re-post this~ It's a moving piece at looking in~ I think they call it the 'twilight of our years' cause somebody turned down the darned lights !  Love n' *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Come with me and argue back at our bodies tricks of deception when our minds freely beg us...come! fly! for we have only just begun! and then you and I shall dance around that tree with Lyra singing! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Amen. *S* I'm glad you reposted this, Martie... I felt every word... and though I couldn't see to read poetry without reading glasses, I think I'll hold off on those bifocals a while longer. *S* |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
yes i discovered Gods trick of making us look young to ourselves ..i look much younger without my glasses haa..i know what you mean Martie..i cant believe im this old either..  ~Victoria
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Click, and touch the minute now in color, and add a bit of truth I tell my mirror, and in sudden realize the eyes have crinkled and blue veins streak the back of hand Martie, this was a most enjoyed read4me2day and I compliment you as always4your writing deeply moves me... Hugs2uSweetie... *~coco~* |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh this is fantastic. I think you have nailed it, for all of us "slightly older" people. Sandra |
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Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
They are like a doctor holding the pulse of my moving vibrant youth and shaking their heads with the look that I understand as the turn around upside down time of changing places. ~~ There is a trick to getting older for as the body goes so do the eyes and the soft blur of youth is what I see. ~~ But, I hear the rush of air that quiets around me when I do and it frightens me Martie… sigh, lovely, and _catching_... and fragile and somehow, softly, a little anxiously: strong. How I love how you write. You have such a _knowing_ about you, Martie. I feel blessed to have you here to share. |
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