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Life Defined Within Time

Was I ever what I was before? Is who I am now less or more? There were times I thought I could fly Yet because of fear I failed to try Sure I can't do what I used to do Limitations are many, quite a few Still I remember me and you We were so young, that is true It seems age has caught up with us We can't fight it, so why make a fuss Thinking back, it all seemed so simple Moving among the young and nimble The many things that I liked best I cherish them and forget the rest Now we are older, wiser and blessed I believe we are more, not truly less Our lives are not over, there is more to give Sometimes being older teaches us to live So try looking into these mischievous old eyes There is a young heart, masked within the wise

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Lukas Ficklin

Date: 4/21/2017 12:55:00 AM

Just beautiful Richard...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/21/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thanks Lukas.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/28/2014 8:31:00 PM

awwww, this is so precious. As someone entering this time of her life, I can relate to it. fewer things I did in my youth appeal to me now. But other things take their place. Good one, Richard. Glad I found one I had not seen yet.

David Fisher

Date: 3/10/2014 7:00:00 PM

This is a good way to look at aging. I think if we could see ourselves from a young persons eyes we'd panic a little more...or close them.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/10/2014 8:57:00 PM

I imagine that would be pretty Scarey *lol*

Donna Jones

Date: 3/3/2014 10:14:00 PM

I enjoyed this Richard....and enjoy those mirrors!!!getting old is not bad..its earned!!! Every line..every lesson..every wrinkle and pain...and memory..:-) :-) :-) :-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/4/2014 7:19:00 AM

In reality mirrors don't bother me, I agree with you Donna.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 3/2/2014 6:52:00 AM

Age takes much, but it also gives much for those, like you, who are wise enough to recognize it.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 3/2/2014 9:28:00 AM

Fortunately by body has not betrayed me so I still feel young. As long as I can avoid those dreaded mirrors *lol*.

Richard D Seal

Date: 2/28/2014 7:40:00 PM

Keep passing that wisdom on in your writing Rick. We might not be so nimble and quick but we can still show them young uns a thing or two. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 8:06:00 PM

You got that right Rich. I enjoy playing sports against the young guys, they can't firer out why I can keep up with them and the harder they try the more mistakes they make.

Paul Callus

Date: 2/28/2014 3:49:00 PM

At last I managed to find time to pay you a visit. Most impressed with this first poem of yours that I've read. It relates to me as age too is catching up with me. I really like this poem, especially the ending.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 5:24:00 PM

Thanks paul, I am 52 but I feel much younger.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 2/28/2014 3:02:00 PM

aging is the pits so many new aches and pains Rick the icing on the cake is experience and hopefully wisdom hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 8:07:00 PM

We can hope *lol*

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/28/2014 2:58:00 PM

great poem! my favorite are the first two lines. you've made some spot-on points here, richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 8:08:00 PM

Thanks Ilene.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/28/2014 2:23:00 PM

Those last two lines.....my favorite. Helps when the color of mischief is such a lovely blue....I'm glad you are taking it in your stride....I'm stil longing to be who I was.....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 8:09:00 PM

I like this age myself.

Funom Makama

Date: 2/28/2014 10:58:00 AM

Wow! Every word here is so true! Time is a very strong element in defining Life... Great work once again Richard! You always maintain the tempo.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 8:10:00 PM

You look young enough not to have to worry for a while. Thanks for the visit.

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 2/28/2014 10:38:00 AM

The truth is that wisdom and strength move in opposite directions,there comes a time when both will meet at equilibrum we all called prime,afterward which both will begin to see each other footprints.The sense in moving on is the courage in both to call the attention of each other to the footprints and what can be done to ameliorate the trip of life.The old and the young or the present and the past,as a matter of success,need to complement one another for the optimal result.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 2/28/2014 8:11:00 PM

Your response could be a poem Kayod5. Thanks for the thought filled comment.