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No Regrets

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To grow old as gracefully
as my abused body will allow.
No regrets, nor future feared
just enjoying, the here and now.

Strenghten ties with loved ones
taking for granted never more.
Emparting my life’s wisdom
before I sail to distant shore.

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  • Legend silver member
    March 20

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    If like me, you would find little wisdom to impart. Stuff um i say let them make the same mistakes and learn as i did ( or didn't as the case may be). A fine poem that flowed well Good luck in the contest


  • misticmoonlite gold member
    March 20
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    oh yes

    But please no crapping self lol,I guess i was trying to be 50 ish ya know...lol
    but original was a nice firm piece to read also


  • I-Like-Rhymes gold member
    March 20

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    "just enjoying, the here and now"
    That sounds kinda fun old friend. I suppose I can use "old" in this competition
    Good writing, good thoughts and good luck.
    Jim

  • misticmoonlite gold member
    March 20

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    OH so well put into words, may we all have the strength to live till we die! thank you for this entry...good luck
    MM


  • rufina caraid gold member
    March 20

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    I feel that you have entered my head and read my own thoughts, in paprticular not taking anything for granted anymore. Good Luck with this, I like your longer version too. Von


  • chael
    March 19

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    Pure wisdom

    The advantage of age, you're finally smart enough to  realize how good you got it. Unfortunately.....As for my emotional response, I love this it is as I said pure wisdom.....chael  consider my hat tipped to you 


  • DeadlyPoetic88
    March 19

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    This was beautifully written and how everyone should look at age!!! Very well done Keep up the great job

    -deadly


    • BluesMan gold member
      March 19
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      Thanks for your comment. When I wrote this poem for the contest, I forgot about the 50 word limit and shit myself becausr I was looking at a five stanza 120 word poem. Boy was I pissed off at myself for not paying closer attention.

      Here is the origional version before I chopped it down to size Hehehe

      No Regrets # 2

      To grow old as gracefully
      as my abused body will allow.
      No regrets, nor future feared
      just enjoying, the here and now.

      Taking time, to smell the roses
      that I so often passed right by.
      To breathe in the morning air
      gazing at nature with a sigh.

      Strenghten ties with loved ones
      taking for granted never more.
      Emparting my life’s wisdom
      before I sail to distant shore.

      To have someone to hold
      through bitter pain and strife.
      A companion I can care for
      in this end, my mate for life.

      To sit together on the porch
      and watch each season end.
      Saying goodbye to lonliness
      my final journey with a friend.

  • SadmanJim
    March 19

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    Very nice

    I think this sums up the hopes of all of us in the "post 40-ish" category... and some of the younger sort.
    Nice and simple, short and poignant.
    Thank you!

    Write On!
    jIM

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