Bucket List
It never even crossed
my mind
that growing old
might be
quite so unkind
as it is now turning out ..
Today tho’ I realise
that back in the day ..
When that
first flush of youth
passed me by
I had then failed and so
miserably,
to consider, take into
account, or even
acknowledge so many
universal truths ..
Therefore, my latest,
updated bucket list
consists of all those
things
I have not yet done ..
So just in case,
I come too soon or
maybe, stay too late ..
I want you to know
my love
I decided long ago ..
To henceforth,
approach life full on
and not to stall,
or pause, or for one
single moment
hesitate, but rather
always, do what
feels good at the time ..
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Author:
Neville (
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I was going to write a poem of this title, but I kicked the bucket instead. lol.
Rats, I refuse to post my initial gut reaction to hearing that, on the grounds that there is no obvious 18+ tick box handy to punch a hole in 🐀🐭🐀🐧
Such true words Neville, always do what feels good at the time as that time may not come again.
Andy
Precisely my friend .. thank you kindly
Life approached full on whatever the state or the passing of years is my motto too mi amigo- -- pausing for ageing never was on any good bucket list. Loving the honesty in these few lines though.........x
a universal truth if ever there was ... thanking you kindly and true dear lady Fay .. x
Sounds good to me N. Cover all the bases by leaving all options on the table. 😉
sounds like a fair bet to me AP .. Cheers mate 🙂
great poem and great thoughts here...As I cross things off my bucket list I seem to add more, do you do that? Fantastic....we only have a short time here and it sounds like you are making the best of it....x
Thanks C .. Yes, of course I do that, I'm pretty sure everybody does .. and yes again, we all need to try and make the best of it .. x
Live life to the fullest!! Retirement is meant to be happy times. So go ahead, do whatever brings you joy. A great expression of the dilemma in retiring or rather, your statement of dealing with it. Greatly enjoyed. - Phil A.
I have always been of the mind to try and cram as much in as possible Phil .. Cheers my friend 🙂
Beautifully said dear friend. Life is each moment and each moment is precious, to be lived and savored. The saddest reflection is "I wish I had, but never found the time". The time is there, we just need the courage to seize it.
How extraordinarily write you are Bella .. the world is filled with so many regrets .. and I thank you for stopping by to consider these words of mine ..
Amen!
Indeed 🙂
And it's a yes from me!
Let us know as you go.....
indubitably Dave ................. 🐧
(this, a poetic recipe for overcoming
that ephemerality in our harsh reality)
Brilliant!
dear Poet supreme
Cheers Mek
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