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Eighty Three
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Eighty Three |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla 
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Eighty Three I’ve reached the age of eighty three My ride is now economy Each day I feel a small let down An ache, a pain, a mirrors frown My steps are slower as I go A thinking process of past sow A don’t or wont or maybe do But much more careful is my view It’s not that I will not take chance Or fear has placed me in a trance But rainbows are a mist mirage Placed upon a skies collage And I am weary to the core The paradox of evermore And place my footsteps one by one Until the path is lost or won Though my aids help hear and see My mind is now a lesser me. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I beg to differ. You're of an age that's mellow and kind full of wisdom keen of mind Your wits intact your words still flow and you have miles and miles to go Sy, you are ageless. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I only hope I make it to eighty-three good morning love nice to be here with you |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"And I am weary to the core The paradox of evermore" nodding here and smiles with kisses  the will to live it ain't something we control... prolly a good thing too, huh?  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Eighty-three?? No way!!! You are as spry and young as ever m'friend. Methinks you have stayed looking and acting so young by writing and keeping your mind alert. Or...maybe, just maybe it could be the tea, ya think? Have a great day my Sy guy! ~Morning hugs & tea, Nancy~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Sy, I am only in my 50's and I feel that way... I hope I make it to the 80's  M |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Poet deVine A very gracious reply, I thank you. passing, Good morning sweet and it's nice to be here too. serenity Thank you love and I agree and we will see what we will see. Nancy, Thank you for saying the cover looks good. It must be the tea. LOL |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Maureen, You are a good looking fifty. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Mornin' Seymour! You are as young as your words are new to us each day. Enjoyed your write as always. Chris  Don't forget my presents!! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Chris, Thank you dear you are a love. |
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choshi Senior Member
since 2004-01-01
Posts 1184New York |
nah......well, if you say so. keep writing, I am greatful for your gentle and deep wisdom ~P |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sy I didn't read the other comments but I'd say you're telling it like it is in this piece. Reality with honesty makes for great poetry too. Hey ya don't look a day over 39.....~g~ Eric IF YOU HAVE TO JUDGE SOMEONE DO IT ON THE SIDE OF MERCY AND LET TIME SEASON THE RESULTS. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sy No matter the age, it's that twinkle in the eye that keeps you youthful...and you've got that..I can see it in your poetry!! |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
Well, whatever you've been doing m'friend, please continue. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Though but 30 years on me... I'll see your call at eighty-three and raise you up to eighty-four as I look forward to thirty more!  And a super |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sir Sy, I too beg to differ with you. IF your mind is faltering, then us young whippersnappers better put our noses to the grindstone and get to writing really hard. You still have that touch that we all admire and enjoy. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
choshi Sweet answer, thank you. ethome Yea a Jack Benny 39 LOL thanks my friend. Martie LOL I wasn't thinking twinkle I was thinking wrinkle. wranx, I'll do my best my friend. Sunshine, And I'll up you ten more on that. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Barry, Flattery will get you everywhere. LOL Thank you my friend. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Who'd a thunk it? You move through here an agile adolescent. Would that many half your age could be as spry. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
RSWells LOL, a sigh is my reply. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Eighty three raspberry kisses... Eighty three winkie wishes. And in February when you turn eighty four, I'll make darn sure there is plenty more.    |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, All your winkies and twinkies are very welcome. Miss ya. |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Coming up on fifty makes me happier by the day...I just pray I have a mind half as sharp and talented at 83....Magnificent writing, as always... |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
"It’s not that I will not take chance Or fear has placed me in a trance..." Bravo! Good for you Seymour,I understand that your age might slow you down, and you are more cautious, but the idea of not being placed in a trance of fear has great appeal to me... a good poem this is, regardless of the age of the poet.. ___________ice/ford ><> |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Startime55 You flatter me, but thank you anyway. Ice, Thank you for the read and comment. I understand where you're comming from. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sy, if you can write a poem with the quality and wisdom this one has, you are still in good shape, believe me. I'll be drooling and eating pablum at 83!  You have one of the greatest excercise plans in existence - Isabel keeping you on your toes! Every day that passes we all get older. You are in good company |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Sy, God bless you! Your body maybe 83 but your mind is definitely 29 and sharp as a tack. I cannot tell you enough how much I love your poetry. If I can write half as well as you when I'm 83, I will have accomplished much in my life. Sending you a big hug, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
you are still numero uno |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer LOL let me go back and read the poem again. Thank you my friend. Marti, Thank you dear, you are very sweet. Midnitesun LOL It's always nice to be numero uno. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well now when you were just a young 82 I couldn't manage to keep up to you. Remember Martha's Vineyard and our walk You had me in stitches with your talk. Your wisdom and wit is what keeps you fit, For alertness there's always an Isabel hit! You sir, are one of the sweetest people in this entire world, and will live a long, long time yet. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Seymour, you have found the fountain of youth, I think. Your poetry shows it. My Dad is 83 and my Mom is 82. They don't look their ages either. And, I sometimes think they get around better than I do. Love must keep people young...like you and your Isabel, and my Mom and Dad. Below is a picture of them....... Hugs to you, sweet man..... Ethel  |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
Spring Visit to Chien-Tang Lake Remnants of sun ribbon the river-- half and half, black river red. Third night, ninth month lovely hour; pearled dew, bent bow moon. Po Chû-i |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Sy, you are a living wonder and that's it! May you enjoy a blessed new year of life and be aware of the heavenly gifts in every moment, sharing them as you do: gifts so precious for all of us. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Sy, Come give me a hug, and Kiss me on my cheek... Today I'm a youngish 53! and I haven't reached my peak! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sharon, As for being sweet, I can't keep up with you. Ethel What handsome parents you have. No wonder you are so pretty. Huan Yi Thank you for the lovely poem. Margherita I will enjoy the new year. I'm a hedonist you know. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear, sweet Sigh. May your body reflect the youthfulness of your mind and spirit!  You are very, very special and I have considerable affection and respect for you. Love & Eternal Light, Linda |
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A Tone of Voice Member
since 2001-07-18
Posts 287 |
Seymour Tabin, if you're truly 83, bravo---you're picture denies the fact as well as your words. Wonderful attitude-- living until we die! Enjoyed immensely. ~Atov |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Sy you may be eighty-three in years. But you are 39 in spirit and energy. Looking good my friend!!! believe in what your heart feels... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Earth Angel And I have an endless affection for you. Atov, It pleases me you enjoyed the write. scorpio A beautiful comment my friend. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
As years go by, we all release Those things of youth. They simply cease. But yet we ask that we may live Enough of mind that still we give. Happy birthday to a great giver. Thanks, Mr T. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
My mother is eighty-three, too. She claims she is becoming forgetful, but it doesn't seem like it to me! She is much keener at 83 than I have ever been. I think you're extra-ordinary, too! Have a good day, Sy. It's good to be able to stop in and see you again. (I wish I could spend more time at Piptalk and visit with my internet friends!) miscellanea |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ken, Never expected such a turn out, thank you miscellanea I wish you had more time too. Thank you |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You may not wander off that quick And movements will slow down a bit But never think that you are old Not even when your head's gone bold Your spirit's young and stayed behind The age of limbs and in that light Don't think of all the years gone by But enjoy the years ahead of you Sy Your spirit gives us lasting joy In reading all the things you wrote And spirits never die my friend Because to Poet's Heaven they're send So don't you worry about old age It's only your body reaching that state You're mind will never be lesser than you Not even when you reach ninety two  Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Goodness, Seymour, you are getting quit a turn out for your party. I'm not sure it's your birthday, but here's a Happy Birthday picture for you anyway. (and thanks for the compliment on my parents picture. You make me blush. HeeHee!!) Hugs to you, my friend Ethel  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Titia, Beautiful poem, thank you my friend. Ethel, What's true is true. Thanks again |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
vandana Thank you dear. |
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