All Good Things

“The biggest lie about getting older is that excitement and
growth end with youth”. MO

Defiant by design, brazen Youth glides, 
Striding beneath the banner ‘come what may’; 
Flirting with fickle winds, taming the tides, 
They pinky promise that they’re here to stay. 

Allured along by a wondering eye, 
Young naive charm trumps wisdom’s tested truth; 
Sworn on a twinkling diamond star up high, 
Dreams dance in rainbow palette over Youth. 

Growing up fast - the poignant part indeed, 
And eager Youth can’t pause the ticking pace. 
Upon that sweeping hand it swaps its lead 
For the kind, noble arms of wisdom’s grace.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 1/16/2025 9:05:00 AM
Margarita, funny that I took a similar path on my own poem to this prompt - took me two weeks--congrats on your write
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Margarita Lillico
Date: 1/28/2025 11:06:00 AM
That was a great theme! Thank You!
Date: 1/12/2025 3:46:00 PM
youth wins then become wise, and interesting and delicious poem, enjoyed a lot
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Margarita Lillico
Date: 1/12/2025 5:24:00 PM
Thank you, now I know it tastes good too:)
Date: 1/12/2025 3:25:00 PM
Nice take on the theme Mags. Soupmail
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Tom Woody
Date: 1/12/2025 3:54:00 PM
Ahhh gotcha
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Margarita Lillico
Date: 1/12/2025 3:37:00 PM
Thanks Tom. My allusion to Twinkle Twinkle little star calls for Wonder-ing. How I wonder What you are! :)
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