Seconds , Minutes ,Hours attack my body .
But I come back for more .
Weeks ,months , Years go through my mind .
Losing memories . As well as losing friends that have gone before me .
I write down thoughts that I don't ever want to forget .
On pieces of paper that are now a back up for my memory .
Not forgotten yet .But a fear that one day I will.
Things appearing to these eye's when first seen .
Were not what they were thought to be .
The mind see's before the eye's do .
I never knew this till age showed me .
Dreams of life ,Loves ,Living . Working for the longest time.
Never seeming to stop . Till broken down . So tired and sore .
Even in the dreams I seem to never stop . And I wake up tired .
Gray shows upon this head . Both long and curly it use to be .
Youth was ever so grand .I wish I had it back .
But never will it show it's head again .
Never in my lifetime . But maybe in the nex't . I sure hope so .
So send the time against me . I'll not lay down .
But march to the end . Till life begins again .
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Author:
The elder poet (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The grandest thing in this world is youth. But when young you would never know it. Old age is never what I thought it to be . So enjoy your youth and days of play . Make good memories for olden days . It's gone before you know it .
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Excellent verse my friend, and very true.
Thank you for saying so. Thank you for commenting my friend.
I know this feeling so well ep. Things I wish I could still do or do again. I once read a quote,
"Don't grow up, its a trap"
And I laughed as I felt I was supposed to laugh. But...at least we were there, and we have our memories of being there. Great write ep. 😉
Thank you AP for reading and commenting. We have been so lucky to live these memories.
Thank you for faving my poem . I'm glad you liked it . You have a great week .
Yes ep, love those trips down Memory Lane. You have a wonderful week also. 😉
Yes ep - enjoyed very much. A clear picture painted with truth and honesty.
Not sure I want to be young again (I don't think you do either). apart from youthful insecurities, I wasn't sure I would survive sometimes. My consolation now is I know I did.
True TEP but having reached this age I am happy with the life I have had and truly believe in your last line 'Till life begins again.'
Andy
Andy . Thank you for your comment and for taking the time to read.
If I could have youth once again I would take a few different roads.
But I accept the life I have now . Till life begins again.
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