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Now that I’m way past fifty, you ask me of my hopes?
Love and peace and happiness?, I leave those to the dopes
The one thing that I am looking for,and one day hope to find
Is a simple little button with the word that says-- Rewind
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Author notes
Prompt
You are over 50 years of age!
What do you want out of the
remaining years?
50 words or less
A contest entry
- Contest for over age of 50 by misticmoonlite.
675 points, ended March 22, 19 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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now this a great poem
I had a good laugh
rewind love it
well done
Hugs Angel♥
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I can totally relate. But what would I have done differently. But it's a clever write.
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Yep
I'm over seventy and still looking -
Hoodwink!
Being in my latter fifties I can relate to these words rather readily. You write with wisdom and optimism and I like that!
Write on dear poet!
You have been Hoodwinked by the Poetic Bandits today because WE CARE!
Best of luck in the contest.
Dennis
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This is neat legend
Pardon if we all look for our own while you are looking for yours. This was a real- lol to say the least...mac
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I love it. Being past 50 myself, I am enjoying life more than I have ever before.
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I'm with ya there, brother. If we could only go back to younger days and get it right. I think back to 20 and wonder what the heck I was so tangled up about. Whoever said youth is wasted on the young probably couldn't get out of his own way when he was young, either. lol
Hope you've been well.
Mark
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LOL!!! So funny. I was wondering what the ending would be...brilliant made me chuckle...not quite there myself yet, still wouldn't mind that button though.
~sugar~
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This is wonderful and made me laugh. If you find that button, let me know...i could use it. Loved this to bits. Short and sweet but full of humour and a great little story line.
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Great Poem My Friend
Sometimes its best to leave past behind
For you never know what you might find
To relieve times that treated you unkind
To find those severed ties that bind
But if you think you really may not mind
Then go ahead my friend and push rewind
As always my friend. This was excellent rhynme and a delight to read. You take care, Sandy
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Oh this is excellent. Way past 50?? No I dont believe it! Loved this poem.
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I would never believe that you are way past 50!
Even if you are you still are the master of poems..
oh and so is your pen
Good luck in the contest.
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...Way past...?
Never!
Don't believe it. 
As ever, your skill with rhyme and humour shines brightly in our AP constellation.
Yay to the 'seasoned' poet!
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I am with you!
You know my friend I think you’re right
A do-over would be nice
But what if days still follow night
And we have but tasted one slice
I do hope so!
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cute!
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Thanks for the chuckle this poem provided. It's not often i laugh aloud at words written here but you struck a chord.
I'm not sure I would want to relive some of the last half century and more but it would be nice to erase some of it and re-record.
Good writing and good luck.
Jim
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LOL !!!!
and for you that would mean 'laughing out loud' ...
then LOL (lots of love) would be sent to you on that button I'm manufacturing that would enable your wish to come true ... good luck! Don't you have more power as a Legend wizard?
j y
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Chuckles I haven't got to that age group yet and I want a rewind button, about 10 years would be nice. Spiffing good write
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As per usual the button head is 'hit'
i've enjoyed this rhyme so very much
Yes every little bit.
I'd like to find that button.
the one that says rewind
so i can hold on very tight
to what's left of my mind!
Von xxx
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If you should ever find the location of the 'rewind' button, please ... please... let the rest of us know exactly where to find it.
As always, your humour is spot on and as one that is in the above mentioned group I can understand your words with clarity
All the best in the contest.
Sue x
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rewind
is what I wanted four years ago, but now it's unwind and settle down and enjoy life at its best, thank you for this entry...good luck
mm
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WOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!.. Simple & superb!!!!!
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great
I love it. you made me laugh'
perfection
my sentiments
jingle
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Brilliant what more could anyone want ? ... though there are times when I'd appreciate an on/off button too lol. Good luck with this
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Bravo my friend!!!! You have said it all. Good luck in the contest.
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This is just adorable. I'm not quite there yet..but it's just around the corner..if you find the rewind button, could you let me know where it is please
Linda
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Very cute, humorous piece. I do wonder if people had a "remote" for life if life would be better or worse.
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Hi Legend, when you've found where your's is, let me know will you, Mines in desperate need of pressing too... Excellent write neighbor, wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to rewind to all those lovely times. Good luck my friend...mal
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This is truly excellent my friend!!! I think that we all wish this at one point or another that we could go back in life!!! This is so well written u did a truly marvelous job portraying this piece!!!!!! I love it!!!!!!
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