Old Laughter.

Goldfinch60



That laughter comes from us at birth,

The smile erupts into that wonderful sound.

The joy of children laughing is wondrous

As they have no limitations to their innocence.

We get older and it is still with us

Through schooldays and teenage years.

We may not laugh as much through middle age

But it is still with us.

Then we grow old and maybe stop laughing,

Thinking it is not right at our time of life.

But you don’t stop laughing

Because you grow old,

You grow old

Because you stop laughing.

 

 

 

You don’t stop laughing because you grow old,

You grow old because you stop laughing.

Michael Pritchard.

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 12th, 2021 02:23
  • Comment from author about the poem: Saw that saying and had to write something for it.
  • Category: Reflection
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Comments6

  • Neville


    the title is made for poetry and the rest is just a marriage of sheer poetry and truth .......... muchly enjoyed sir ..

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Neville, much appreciated.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      Good write Gold.
      One of my nightmares - Stand-up comedians Show. Phew, it's on late-night. I shall miss it.
      They say 'Comedy and laughter coming soon on TV'. I say 'Where?!'

      • Goldfinch60

        So true there is so little real comedy as thee used to be. I think the funniest programme on tv at the moment is "Would I Lie to You", it is hilarious sometimes.

        Andy

      • Fay Slimm.

        Oh yes indeed - agree most fully with that wise quote my poet-friend - - and what a treasure of music you chose to accompany your winsome words. Thanking you sincerely for both dear Andy.

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Fay, it is my absolute pleasure.

          Andy

        • Suresh

          Am glad you did

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you Suresh.

            Andy

          • dusk arising

            Now i'm reassured to know i'm still a youngster. I thought i was you know..... once.

            Some great re-runs of top gear on tv (and many others) have had me in fits of laughter lately. A great release of shielding monotomy.

            • Goldfinch60

              Laughing is so invaluable in our lives, let it always be so.

              Andy

            • RDS

              Really rhythmical and thoughtful Andy, a tribute to the wisdom you were inspired by. A real treat to read.
              J

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you RDS, much appreciated.

                Andy



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