Something To Be Said About Old Age

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Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2003-11-17 06:51 PM

~* Something To Be Said About Old Age *~

In my gratitude journal its so easy
To fill up each day, a whole page,
But today I wrote just two little words,
Those two words were simply, “old age!”

I’ve learned since I’ve gotten older
It doesn’t pay to ever look back.
I savor each and every experience
They help to keep me right on track.

I’ve learned about inner instincts,
Applying use of my common sense.
Problems seen from another angle
Can indeed change in consequence.

I’ve learned to have an open mind,
Acceptance of others became a goal.
I replaced ignorance with understanding
To see some good in every soul.

I’ve learned power can breed hatred,
And hatred leads us into war.
We end up fighting each other,
I wonder what on ever for?

I've learned nothing else really matters
Except family, faith, friends, and health.
Not even a part of this equation could
Be replaced by any amount of wealth.

The biggest thing I learned in life
Is so obvious for me now to see.
I finally can appreciate that,
Someone’s always worse off than me!

Try to make time to listen to
someone when they speak from their heart.

Carpe' Diem

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (11-17-2003 11:58 PM).]

wintertao
Member

since 2003-11-17

Posts 366
Okaloosa Island, FL

1 posted 2003-11-17 06:53 PM

this is gorgeous....great beginning and just continues to shine...one of my fav's I've read lately and I read alot, well done indead!

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2003-11-17 07:22 PM

Nice writing...James

Nan

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since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

3 posted 2003-11-17 10:13 PM

Old age brings much wisdom... We need to listen to our elders... They've been there and done that... and have much to say... I like this, Sharon...

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

4 posted 2003-11-17 10:16 PM

How beautiful! And I love that pensive, questionning look on her face.

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

5 posted 2003-11-17 11:08 PM

Well now, you know I love this Sharon.

From the lovely da dums all the way down through the wisdom filled lines. There is much truth in this piece, and much to take heed and remind myself.

This was wonderful ... just wonderful!

Best wishes and big hugs,
/Kit

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

6 posted 2003-11-17 11:09 PM

Wonderful Sharon!! hugs, Chris

Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf. -Tagore

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

7 posted 2003-11-17 11:11 PM

This is soooo beautiful, picture and all....
hugssssss Sharon
Lauren~

~~**~~

I had a dream last night
you came to me on silver wings of light
I flew away with you in painted sky
Was it real
Is it what you see,touch or feel

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

8 posted 2003-11-18 12:02 PM

Why thank you everyone, glad you enjoyed this ditty!

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

9 posted 2003-11-18 11:22 PM

Sharon,
Your poetry always reflects the fact that you have lived, truly lived more than most. These are very powerful thoughts
Just beautiful
Liz

inkedgoddess
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since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

10 posted 2003-11-18 11:24 PM

yea shes cute,
but come now,
given the choice, who wouldnt want to stay eternally young and beutiful?

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