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Best Years

In spite of aging health And having lost our youth These are still undoubtedly The best years of our life Satisfied with little We appreciate the value Of kindness and compassion A slower wiser pace of living Knowing when something’s Worth fighting for Or rushing over Taking nothing for granted These being the best years of our life AP: Honorable Mention 2021 Submitted on May 10, 2020 for contest BRIAN'S CHOICE 9 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND Originally posted on May 6, 2019

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/8/2019 11:24:00 AM

"We appreciate the value of time Of kindness and compassion" I am so seasoned, this feels wonderful, and expresses my heartsong.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/8/2019 11:38:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.

David Mchattie

Date: 5/6/2019 6:40:00 PM

If I knew being old was this good, I would have done it much sooner. Have a great day.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/6/2019 7:17:00 PM

I think the term you are looking for is RETIRED, David. LOL

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 5/6/2019 3:06:00 PM

No better truth has every been spoken Miss Line! Love it.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/6/2019 7:17:00 PM

How sweet. Just wait till you retire, Timothy.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/6/2019 2:48:00 PM

That's a great attitude and approach. Positivism carries the day... Yet I would suggest that all the years are the best years of our lives, that there's a blessing with each and every year and stage of life. Nicely done, Line. :) gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/6/2019 7:18:00 PM

Very wise, Gershon. We need to appreciate each day for sure.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/6/2019 1:02:00 PM

Oh they are indeed, I will agree. Though the bones ache and creek, still, I wouldn't change my life, nor call back my youth for all the tea in China. Thank you for the reminder dear Line, Have a wonderful Monday xo

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/6/2019 7:18:00 PM

Thank you, Pixie. You certainly did work hard to get to where we are in our life.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/6/2019 8:55:00 AM

What a beautiful thing to say! I think I needed to read this this morning :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/6/2019 10:11:00 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, PS.