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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
When did this happen to me? I’ve been aware of the eventuality Overtaking me from afar Like a slowly rising tide Like a fogbank rolling in To swallow me up But always from a distance And never an immediate concern Now, in a blink, it seems It has caught me The affliction of time Not old age, though that too Starts to loom There... In the distance Not an immediate concern But the age that drapes you Like a threadbare cloak Like a patina of rust The age when young men No longer fear you Yet, you fear no one The age when young women No longer desire you Yet, your desire is undiminished This thing now challenges me To garner a new respect To find a new romance Using the very tools That time has given me While wearing its’ raiment |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
A beautiful thoughtful reflection...but? I've gotta quibble on ONE specific: "The age when young women No longer desire you" smile...have you seen the latest numbers? chuckle, I believe your ratings are up sweetie-- and so? I vote...yep... *click* |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Sheesh! (damnedwitchmumblegrumble) |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Is this the quibble line? If so, I am here to quibble too, and add to that number. Yup - it may be that time to think of things differently but doesn't mean you are dead yet This is great for the book by the way. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
It takes three for a really good quibble...so here is mine..and as for age, and as for time...I quibble with them too. Enjoyed the honest of this feeling that I know too well. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oooh yesss....the line forms here. One for the book. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Numbers on a clock . . . Amazing writing Ed - hehehehe xxoo |
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WhileIWasGone Member
since 2002-07-18
Posts 486 |
Beautiful as always Ed... Ed ...I find the more mature man very attractive....a man with maturity and wisdom attracts me. Miss you... Ti amo... fortuna di.good con voi nuovo amore. *sigh* La luce in vostra stella brillante sta bruciando? Heather |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
But the age that drapes you Like a threadbare cloak Like a patina of rust Kind of like spit polish, that waxes the soul and gives it luster. You've still got it wranx~ keep it shining for when that special someone comes along. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
This thing now challenges me To garner a new respect To find a new romance Using the tools That time has given me While wearing its' raiment *********************************** A very good and honest write. I would imagine that when you feel a challenge, you come forth with all the charm and wisdom that age gives....some of the tools that time has given. Hugs, Ethel |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Impressed, as usual.very nice, and my vote. Jason |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ed...When maturity and wisdom come together. Wise words. Enjoyed. Watch out for Serenity, she might be putting a spell on you...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
enjoyed a feeling of de ja vue (?Spelling) been there ,felt it and got the T shirt nicely put poetry is about expressing what we experiance arthur |
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arthur Senior Member
since 2001-08-14
Posts 678england |
enjoyed a feeling of de ja vue (?Spelling) been there ,felt it and got the T shirt nicely put poetry is about expressing what we experiance arthur |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
i miss the days when clocks meant nothing and the only reason you knew to come back inside was because one of your parents came out to get you |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You're so right. Age should have given you tools and everything that goes with it. Youth is only the rehearsal. The main act follows. joyce Joyce |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Quit damning the witch, just accept that she's right.... I know this rainment...only you wear it better than most... oh. yes. "click" |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
Well of course this is divine, as your writing always is. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
..."the age when young women no longer desire you"--now how young are ya talkin' 'bout here? Methinks yer kinda cute and I dig yer po'try. It sure is pritty! And I ain't growin' no moss on my shaggy mane! Sqeezeums, EA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
quibbling... and voting. *G* I really like this... know this from the distaff perspective. *S* |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
I'm looking at your picture and wishing I was a heck of a lot younger and cute - so I gotta quibble too. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
let me step in here to quibble too...and while I'm at it, I'm gonna vote |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
I agree with Joyce and Blues ..... ... and like wine, it's better when aged! ~Sheri |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
written well with much thought |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I know what you're saying here, and it is wonderful to read your work again. You could hurt me with your bare hands. You could hurt me using the sharp edge of what you say. JEWEL |
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