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Old People Are Rich

Old people are rich
Rich with memories
They hold
Those that are precious
Those never, to be told


If you are lucky
They will share one
With you
A way to be remembered
It's the least
You can do


Then you'll be rich
Rich with memories
To hold
Memories that are worth
Much more
Than gold


© 2008

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By ~ Maxboy
Background By ~ Riftkin

This is one more example of why I love talking to old people. They are just so much fun and eager to share.

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  • written-in-ink
    September 7, 2008

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    love this

    and it is so true


    i love to listen to elders and hear what they have to say it is usaully very interseting

    thank you so much and good luck


    • Maxboy gold member
      September 8, 2008
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      Thank you for the wonderful comment.

      Thanks
      Don


  • micol
    August 23, 2008

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    You've captured the intent of the prompt nicely, reminding us of the importance of the past, of treasuring those whose memories can help us understand ourselves better. Thank you for the work you put into the poem and for taking the time to enter.


    • Maxboy gold member
      August 23, 2008
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      Thank you very much for the wonderful comment and applause.

      I am very sad to hear of your losses, please accept my deepest regrets.

      Don


  • Simply Olivia
    August 20, 2008
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    "If you are lucky
    They will share one
    With you" - Very Good!

    • Maxboy gold member
      August 20, 2008
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      Thank you for the very nice comment, I am pleased you liked it.

      Don


  • MrCrepsley
    August 15, 2008

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    I haven't read this in such along time. I loved it.


    • Maxboy gold member
      August 15, 2008
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      You asked me to enter it in your contest, so I did. I am very proud to meet someone like you, at any age, that has so much going for them.

      But I am twice as proud of you, because of your age.

      Good For You!!
      Don


  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    August 10, 2008

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    Thank you for your entry in our contest with this interesting poem about Old Age. It was a pleasure to read, but we felt the flow was a little erratic in places.
    Please join us in future contests.

    Sue and Jeff


    • Maxboy gold member
      August 10, 2008
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      Thank you for the applause and comment. On subjects which are dear to my heart, as this one is, I do tend to leave certain areas for impact and to stress the message. I do realize, sometimes, I am sacrificing flow in the process.

      Thank you for your consideration.
      Don

  • piccola silver member
    August 1, 2008

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    this is true. I'm old now but still remember talking to my grandfather and feel rich from the things he shared. Thank you for entering.


    • Maxboy gold member
      August 2, 2008
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      Thank you very much for the wonderful comment. Talking to the old people can be so rewarding.

      Thanks Again

  • ecrivain01
    July 28, 2008
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    Hmmmmmm ...

    not bad.

    Thanks for entering.


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    July 24, 2008

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    Those memories are precious,

    audible pictures to share and enjoy. I find in those who are older than me so much wisdom and passion for life, and for the welfare of others.

    I like your poem.


    • Maxboy gold member
      July 24, 2008
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      Thank you for the applause and very nice comment. I found that people a week older than me are really old, and those a week younger are kids. It makes it easy for me to distinguish between the two. I stil don't know where I stand, but lately I'm leaning toward the really old.

      Thanks, Have Fun


  • 2lullabyhaven
    July 14, 2008

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    Wow, another one for our Elderly-you go, Maxboy; hahaha afterwhile you will be dubbed MaxMan hhaahahaha just joshing around with you in dry humor form which is my specialty-hope you don't mind lol

    • Maxboy gold member
      July 14, 2008
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      Thank You! No I do not mind, I have missed your humor and all your smiles.


  • Pearl-1
    June 25, 2008

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    i love talking to older people as well..they have more interesting subjects to talk about..great write maxboy..xxx

    • Maxboy gold member
      June 25, 2008
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      Thank you for the nice comment and applause.


  • birdlove
    June 16, 2008

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    One of the reasons I love talking to my grandma is that she can share so much with me - the good, the bad, and just the plain old silly. Excellent way of pointing this out; it makes me want to call her soon. Good job.


    • Maxboy gold member
      June 16, 2008
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      Thank you for the great comment. I have always had a passion for talking to old people, they have so much to offer and are so eager to share it with you.
      Thanks Again


  • DogTagz-TheJalapeno
    June 5, 2008
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    That was pretty good. Its true too.

    • Maxboy gold member
      June 6, 2008
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      RawerImaKitty

      Thank you for commenting.
      MAXBOY


  • kao3
    May 28, 2008

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    Short and sweet, prompts images of a child and his grandpa. Wisdom is more valuable than gold, and this poem definitely says it right!!!


    • Maxboy gold member
      May 31, 2008
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      kao3

      Thank you very much for the great comments and all the applause. Old people have so much knowledge and so eager to share it.
      Thanks Again
      MAXBOY

  • MrCrepsley
    May 22, 2008
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    WOW!!!!! Will u enter this in the contest "Anything you want" please


    • Maxboy gold member
      May 22, 2008
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      Maximum

      Thank you for the invitation. I took your advice.
      WOW!!! Is right for you.
      So much going on and you are 11 years old. Good for you.

      MAXBOY


  • DawnKestrel
    May 21, 2008

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    Wow.
    Good luck in my contest!

    • Maxboy gold member
      May 21, 2008
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      DawnKestrel

      Thank You for the comment.
      MAXBOY


  • only1love4ever
    May 21, 2008

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    Only1love4ever-Reply

    That is so true. old people are definently rich in memories. I've said this many times to many different people. It is like when you see a couple who are so to speak "Poor", they are "Rich" in love. There is so much love to be shared in this world and if we looked at it that way instead of in the ways of money, then everyone in the world would be rich, rich in love.

    Thank you.
    It was a wonderful poem.
    Have a wonderful day.
    God Bless.
    Good luck.
    ~Only1love4ever


    • Maxboy gold member
      May 21, 2008
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      only1love4ever

      Yes, I agree. I have gotten so rich in my own memories from those they have shared with me. A gold mine so untaped and neglected. As you can tell, from many of my poems, I am trying to spread the word. Thank You
      MAXBOY


  • Blooming Poet
    May 19, 2008

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    Funny, but not really funny enough to make me bust up laughing, sorry you will be DQ. Please do not be offended


    • Maxboy gold member
      May 19, 2008
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      Poetic Grace

      Old People Are Rich
      No, not offended, I am so new at this, I am really not sure sometimes what to do with these. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. lol

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