The Age of Reason.
When time rolls by and youth has gone from you,
don’t feel you must withdraw when you feel blue.
That’s not the way to spend your golden days.
You have the choice yourself in many ways.
You now have time to do the best you can
to fill and make your life a longer span.
So make the most you can of every day.
Be positive! Enjoy life every way!
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For me, I plan to live my whole life through;
kick up my heels and plan a trip or two.
As long as health prevails, I’ll have some fun.
I am not old! My life has just begun!
To let age stop your life would be a sin.
Get out! Enjoy yourself and don’t give in!
Beatrice Joan Benecke March 24th 2009
Author notes
Philosophy/life.
Joan Benecke
In a list
A contest entry
- A Royal Sonnet Contest. ONLY FOR MEMBERS of HUGH WYLES’ FAVOURITES’ GROUP. by hugh wyles.
850 points, ended March 31, 12 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Never think you're old
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marvelous!
To let age stop your life would be a sin.
Get out! Enjoy yourself and don’t give in!" Dear Joan, your message to the elders is marvelous.Old is really brouhgt inby our thinking and so the thoughts must be enlivened and start life afresh!Thank you for sharing the idea with me.
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Lovely poem! I'll try to remember this!
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I'm pleased you chose this one to read as since my OP I haven't been as positive as I should be and this poem has reminded me to get out and live.
Thanks sweetheart.
Love Joan
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Didn't I say this was excellent matter for the Wyleian sonnets? I'm happy this one is included.
Congratulations for your trophy!
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Yes Sweetpea, you did. Thank you.
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Congratulations on your trophy, Joan I really enjoyed reading your entry.
Dee
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Thanks Dee.
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A good bit of advise you've woven into this admirable Sonnet, Joan. I learned a long time ago to sieze the day, make the most of each moment for it will not pass our way again.
Life begins with each new day. A wonderful poem and I wish you good luck in the contest
Dee
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Dear Bea,
Now THIS is a sonnet with a difference! Oh, the rhyming conforms to the usual Sonnetto Coppiata style of couplet rhyming and the use of iambic pentameter is not uncommon but the subject you have chosen, the straightforward advice offered and the beautiful simplicity of your address without allusion, metaphor or any obscurity to mask your message, (and this is a hallmark of your writing), marks this piece as unique.
The volta in line #9 where you switch from addressing the objective to your personal aspirations is nicely handled as is the final exhortation of the couplet.
Thankyou for this entry in my contest and for your industry in creating it. As my star pupil, I am proud of you!
Applause, love and hugs, XXX Hugh.
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Great job - I was once told by my maths teacher that we all must reach an "Age of Reason" in order to be good at maths - I hadn't reached it then & am still on the road.
The older I get the younger I feel
At least inside my mind
I frequently feel like a thirty year old
BUT
In my case they're harder to find :-)
Love & Hugs
Anne
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What a fantastic message this is for us all! I am enjoying my latter years more by far than my younger ones. There is a peace and happiness now. But, as you say, it is a choice.
A graceful sonnet. Positive and uplifting. I enjoyed the reading and came away with a good feeling.
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I think we all know someone who has given up on life and is glumly waiting for the end; I agree with you, life gives more when we give more.
The iambic meter is great after the first stanza, and the couplets are very good. This topic is very fitting for the Wyleian collection, recognizing the hardships and ultimate goodness of life.
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Delightful, Joan!
A reason is a reason is a reason,
and you make good use of your varied choices!
Such good advice!!!
M-C
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