Everyone I know has a birthday every year. That means I do, too. What do birthdays signify? Are they necessary? The days seconds minutes hours years of our lives pass so quickly. There's so much to be done! So much to share with loved ones! So many projects before my final breath!!
Deep down inside I feel as I did when I was five years old...still feeling the joy of life as I did then. Life, I love you!! You have given me everything I need and more. The joy I felt as a child remains.
What is growing up?? I don't know except that it entails certain happy responsibilites. GO Life!! GO Love!! You fill me up. Growing up or growing old?
Never do it!!
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there is an explanation; it is in Ecclesiates. Third chapter, 11th verse. 'he has placed eternity in the hearts of men; yet they do not understand his plans from beginning to end' . Our hearts run on eternity's time... Why we feel young inside and wonder, "Where did the time go?" The verses 1-9 are the famous "For every thing there is a season" The band the 'Byrds" recorded a song in the sixties based on it.
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The thoughts were expressed quite clearly but I was a little taken aback because it's not in poetic form. :-p
Regardless, everyday is a birthday for we're reborn with each sunrise! -
Hmm, not what I expected from this contest, a little much on the happyness for my current mood, but not too bad.
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Ah, 'tis a fine write, indeed. You expressed your thoughts quite clearly. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
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I think yuou are right...Growing up is a responsibility and and experience I am happy to have had...Very nice write...
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very cute--- i also agree. growing up would mean a bland future for me... although it doesn't seem it now, all of the excitement is at school, where my friends are. and i know they have different interests and the majority of them WILL be seperated into different work-ethics. <:/
i loved this, i really did!! there's just the tidbit that you used the word "day" twice in the secon line. ^_^ only telling you. other than that, awsome!! a very good write -
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I agree, I never want to "grow up". I want to be the young at heart adult I am now.
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"Life, I love you!!" I love this strong testament of yours! A positive attitude would surely get you to places no one would ever dare to go...thank you for sharing awesome piece!
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That's a great thought. Wish I had the great positive attitude that you seem to have. Thank you for entering the contest, good luck.
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whisper
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vivela
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what a great way to look at life
i realy liked this
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You go girl!!! Don't give in to either one, that's what I'd say. The good die young and so I'll live forever. Fight it all the way to the end..Great write.
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Amen to that, GO life GO. Keep that inner child alive and well. Mine is dancing all the time, lets me keep up with my own children Nice freewrite.
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Wonderful! I feel older then my years sometimes but my heart remains as it was as a child! Life weathers us but our hearts age us! Or so I believe!
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I do believe in horoscopes
I am a true Libra and am w/ a Gemini. We share everything and put as much as the other in the house etc. We try to very 100% fair, always. It works for us.
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Oh. This is a fun little poem that you have here. It really did seem like a free write because you just 'freed' all your thoughts and let them fly to the page just as you thought them. I think it's great to just let go sometimes and I liked the postive edge of your message to love life to the fullest. I think it's great.
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thought provoking
I have always felt that everyday is someone's birthday, so why not celebrate everyday? We celebrate life choosing our friends to surround ourselves. Our friends are the family we do get to choose. Celebrate their loyalty and commitment to you. include them in your life everyday. Give unto them what they need and what you can and be sure to take what they have to offer. We have only one guarantee when we enter this 'ole world and we all know what that is......we WILL leave it someday. Thanks for the thought provoking write. I too have been the same person inside sense I was a lad. Keep up the good work. -
Growing old is a necessity, growing up is optional.... one of my favourite quotes, a very good write I much appreciate the fact that I am able to read it and that it was made easy to access as it is on the featured poems list. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great writing. Thank you. xXx
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Thank you so much for your kind words about the passing of time. I truly appreciate your kind words. Warm Regards...vivela -
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No worries at all, it is a great freewrite poem, thank you for sharing it with me. xXx
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Yes, even when we look at ourselves in the mirror and see this older person looking back at us, we still feel as young as we always have. That inside part does not change. Growing up or growing old?? W are only as old as we feel.
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Well, Happy Birthday to you! I have a birthday coming up in just a few days, I'll be 25. After all the hardships I've been through recently I wasn't really looking forward to this one. But you are right in what you say here. You seem to be wise in days, but time has given you life, not slowed you down. It was very encouraging to read this. I wish I could just give you a big hug, and say thanks. Keep living life to the fullest!
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Although i will be another year older next week myself, i am still a child inside lol this is great!
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Bravo!
I agree 100% - Live Love Laugh, go life!!!
You fill me up, growing up or growing old, I will never do it.
It's my birthday every day.
Lo-Amo!
Salute!!!
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