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Life According To Cecilia

Life is a journey with much happiness and pain With twists and turns that bring sunshine and rain *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Young and strong with the world at your feet Ready to face anything and anyone you meet Fearless and brave you march to your own inner drum Not caring where your going and where you came from Convinced there will be time for all you want to do Thinking your invincible and wild through and through Leaping before you look, not afraid of being hurt Wisdom of your elders you unconcernedly avert Collecting memories and experiences at record speed Expecting loved ones to always be there when you need *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Now older and wiser you reflect on your life Realizing you could have avoided much strife More cautious and wary you step with care So not to leave yourself vulnerable and bare Questioning your motives before you embark Knowing you shine whether you make a mark Treasuring those you love, giving them your time Reminiscing about those who made heavens climb Taking advice of seniors for they are astute and wise Slow down and enjoy each moment for life is the prize *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Life is a journey with much happiness and pain With twists and turns that bring sunshine and rain 29/10/2015 ~ For Silent Ones contest ~

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Faraz Ajmal

Date: 6/27/2018 11:25:00 AM

You are absolutely right, life is a journey with happiness and pain, when it is going in your way, just thank God every single second, when it is against you, just have patience and trust in God as He don't test anyone more than he/she can bare, you can never expect life to go as you expect it to be, you have to sacrifice anything, like I am 16 now, and after three years I might go to England for studies, my father is 60, so if I go, I ll study for 10 years and I will miss my time with my father

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/27/2018 12:09:00 PM

What will you be studying for 10 years? You and your father can take turns visiting.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/14/2015 8:30:00 AM

So, your words captured the essence of life, yes. So well have you done this. To me this is how it should be. We know wisdom comes gradually through experience. We would be lucky to travel this road without getting shot at or bullied when young. This would be beautiful. But alas, we have our own variations and flavors to take in and to travel on. You are truly beautiful to write this. It is a wonderful ideal and model of life. Gives me a lot to ponder.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/15/2015 5:53:00 PM

Thank you Duke for your thoughtful and insightful comment. Hugs

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 11/10/2015 2:57:00 PM

I am very glad to read this wonderful and uplifting write. Cecilia your beautiful write is eloquent and excellent. It is indeed a very great advice. Brilliant one..........A.M.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/15/2015 5:55:00 PM

Thank you A.M. for your wonderful comment. Hugs

Jack Horne

Date: 11/7/2015 1:34:00 PM

such truth here, my friend

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/8/2015 8:08:00 PM

Thanks Jack. Hugs

Paul Callus

Date: 11/5/2015 3:21:00 PM

Definitely good advice, Cecilia! When young we hardly realize what lies ahead; warning words are often ignored, but when we grow older reality sets in! Love your opening and closing lines. Hugs // paul

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/8/2015 8:07:00 PM

Thank you Paul. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/3/2015 6:28:00 PM

that is really cool how you began and ended with the same rhyming couplet! It's also a very true message. I sure never believed some of the stuff my elders said about the aches and pains I'd get in my older age. Ugggg, wish they had been wrong about THAT. I see this won. BIG congrats.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/4/2015 3:04:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. Hugs

Skat A

Date: 11/3/2015 12:54:00 PM

Cecilia, Congrats on your win. SKAT

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/4/2015 3:04:00 PM

Thank you Skat. Hugs

Constance La France

Date: 11/3/2015 8:50:00 AM

Cecilia, congratulations on your wonderful placement. .

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/4/2015 3:05:00 PM

Thank you Broken Wings. Hugs

Diane Christian

Date: 10/30/2015 6:19:00 AM

nice poem, it has rhythm, good luck with the contest

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/2/2015 8:57:00 PM

Thank you Diane : )

Mark Woods

Date: 10/30/2015 12:07:00 AM

Absolutely awesome. Love this to bits. It reminds me of a saying I've heard "The problem with youthfulness is that it's wasted on the young." (A 7 and a fav. Lol had to delete the comment and start again as I forgot the 7 damn dementia) ; )

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/2/2015 8:56:00 PM

Thank you Mark...your awesome comment made me smile : )