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A Gift To Grow Old

It is a gift to grow old

Sadly ,so many never get that chance

Taken too young

Their lives merely a glance


It is a gift to grow old

Often taken for granted along the way

To be blessed to live a long life

It is simply a gift….just being able to stay!

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 11/15/2024 9:39:00 AM

It truly is a gift to live to old age with so many passing away lately. love phyl

Deb M
Date: 8/27/2025 9:30:00 AM

Thanks Phyl….Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 11/13/2024 5:24:00 PM

It’s a strange thing, Deb; as a kid I would describe myself, now, as old. It’s an awful fact of life that some lives are unfairly curtailed… but no one should feel any guilt for the life gifted to them. I feel no guilt at feeling like I’m thirty, going on forty… that’s just me. I’m not religious but if I were, when a child dies… I’d ask him what his game is. But, I guess you’re right… it’s a gift… cherish it. Terry

Deb M
Date: 8/27/2025 9:30:00 AM

Thanks my friend…it is a gift! Debx

Valsa George

Date: 11/12/2024 7:58:00 PM

While so many around us drop down dead at a young age, we are indeed fortunate to have lived long. A long life with the chance to experience the many wonders of life is indeed a God given blessing. We should be thankful for it. A cute little poem, dear Deb.

Deb M
Date: 8/27/2025 9:29:00 AM

Thanks Valsa….Debx

David Crandall

Date: 11/11/2024 2:33:00 PM

Agreed!

Deb M
Date: 11/11/2024 3:40:00 PM

Haha….good David! Debx

Michael Tor

Date: 11/10/2024 5:19:00 AM

It sure is Deb. Thanks for sharing. Loved the theme of a gift. Enjoy the rest of the weekend...

Deb M
Date: 11/11/2024 3:40:00 PM

Thanks for commenting Michael….l am so glad to see you on Soup regularly again! Debx

John Read

Date: 11/10/2024 2:10:00 AM

Hi Deb, I agree it's a gift everyday is a bonus. Xx

Deb M
Date: 11/11/2024 3:39:00 PM

It is John and often we forget that and need a wee reminder! Debx

Silent One

Date: 11/9/2024 9:32:00 AM

It is a gift and we should do it gracefully.. Lovely poem dear Deb..

Deb M
Date: 11/9/2024 3:32:00 PM

Yes we should SO but we often forget how much of a gift it is….we get caught up in the aches and pains and moans and groans haha!! Haven't seen you around much of late on P.S…hope all is well with you! Thankyou,..Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/9/2024 8:49:00 AM

It certainly is Deb, I for one am grateful for everyday. Tom

Deb M
Date: 11/9/2024 3:35:00 PM

That is good to hear Tom…..we are truly the lucky ones to be able to grow old! Thankyou….Debx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/9/2024 8:45:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. What a ending. Yes, it is a gift. A gift from God. I do not think many older people see it that way... Have a blessed day/weekend writing away...............

Deb M
Date: 11/9/2024 3:40:00 PM

It is a privilege and a gift for sure Paula. I think with ageing we tend to get caught up at times with the aches and pain and negativity that comes with ageing and forgetting the gift we have been given! Thankyou sweet Paula….Debx

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/9/2024 8:41:00 AM

Dear Deb, your beautiful poem is deeply moving. I was especially touched by "Taken too young/Their lives merely a glance" -sadly so true and so poetically expressed. Indeed, it is "a gift to grow old". Your golden pen is inspiring! Warmest wishes my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Deb M
Date: 11/9/2024 3:42:00 PM

So glad you liked my poem Susan and found it moving! That makes me happy…..Thankyou….Debx