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Youth Between the Ears
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Youth Between the Ears |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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Youth Between The Ears In the mirror I see old - man with gray, left-over hair, almost gone, barely there. Wrinkles mar once smooth - age spotted face looks back, tries to smile, fails... behind still twinkling blues, something, something … way back. Voicing the lie - youth between the ears doesn't live anymore, it died...died... with the years. Mirrored face tries to place - age bypassed youth...when? When did the tortise pass the hare, could it have been...have been, then? Age belies – thoughts within, youthful skies… so many years couldn’t have, couldn’t have, past by. In the mirror I see old - man with gray, left-over hair, almost gone, barely there. Lying mirrors always show – only skin hides – truth within, youthful soul, still wet with birth… Man with gray, left-over hair, see him, see him – could that be me… standing there? w. james beard, jr. © october 2002 |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
I am always entranced by your keen insights, and beautiful poetry...it is full, rich with good thoughts, and searching eyes. Perchance the mirror of merit is that within... Smiles from ThisDiamond |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
When did the tortise pass the hare, I like that line...it puts it all in perspective! Getting older isn't such a bad thing as your poetry proves... There's wisdom there in the mirror!! Good to see you here, I've missed reading your work.... Happy New Year James~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Jimmy, you know that you are writing about the both of us, don't you? Or at least I would say that I can surely relate very well to this revelation... |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
James, you really know how to write whatever you're thinking and very well, too...  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Love this James...as it can pertain to each of us. ~Hugs~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jimmy My mirror tells me those same things...but I have always seen the truth in you..wisdom of old and sweetness of youth. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Can only repeat what everyone else said. I often see a combination of several aunts and my mother, remembering when I thought them real old, at 55-60.....hahahha..smiling here... for that is where I am now, not feeling 'real old' at all. and here we all are, young at heart. Often wondered with all the wisdom gained just why we couldn't be 'older' first! Wonder what our youth might be like. Pretty boring, no doubt! Enjoyed. Warm regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
This is greatly written.. wonderful insight onto your thoughts. Even youths grow tired and weary.... cherish your wisdom; for you certainly hold much. Keep writing! Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
This may just be some sort of youthful misundestanding of age, but isn't wisdom and maturity sometimes more important with "youth"? *smiles* besides, what exactly is the definition of "youth"? |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh James, this is wonderful, sweet friend, always embrace the boy within your heart and let his love be released, as we are all forever young and to let it slip through our fingers can be callous! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet James, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I feel that way too sometimes...it really sucks, don't it? |
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Sandpiper Senior Member
since 2002-06-15
Posts 738land of flora and fauna |
ahhhh yes..and I'm not sure I'm any "wiser" either..hehe---enjoyed! "And it was at that age...Poetry arrived in search of me...And something started in my soul." |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
What's in between the ears doesn't seem to age, but can get wiser with time and experience. Well done, enjoyed the post. Wishing you Peace! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Lying mirrors always show – only skin hides – truth within, youthful soul, still wet with birth… This is a truly wonderful piece of writing. I always in enjoy reading your thoughts. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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