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March- 28- 2025
Your Choice F Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Brian Strand

 

Difference

childhood and old age, in many ways are alike, but with an antithetical difference. when with time, as children grow steadier in steps and clearer in speech, the old become, staggering in steps and faltering in speech!
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Kendrick Avatar
March 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I'm delighted to see your winning work in Brian's winners' list. Way to go. Back with congratulations. Sara K
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March 30, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Interesting words my friend... Age i just a number, and we should grow with grace.. Isnt it ironic that when we are young we want to grow older and when we are older we want be younger... Best of luck in the contest..
Godwin Avatar
March 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
You echoed thoughts I have sat with many times. What you beautifully stated factually (well written in talented brevity lines), is truly a melancholy sadness feel that I, personally, try to dwell in, accepting it is as it is for reasons only HE knows. Good to read you, always ... CayCay
Fowler Avatar
March 29, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I laugh inside as I tumble over your words Valsa. Terrific! Congratulations! :)
Kendrick Avatar
March 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Great comparison, Valsa. The Bible says once a man and twice a child which is true mostly. Some people don't go back childlike for one reason or another. I enjoyed reading this one. Sara K
Poet Avatar
March 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Dear Valsa, you have written a wonderful and insightful piece that many people may relate to. Your elucidation of the parallels and contrasts is superb. I adore the last scene! I hope you do well in the contest. Your poetry is always refreshing to read.
Gifford Avatar
March 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Hello Valsa, this is so true. Beautifully penned. Good luck with the contest.. Wishing you a great weekend, my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
So true, we trip over our words as we stagger to the finish line…lol
Empress Avatar
March 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A wise and profound write this is dear valsa, you are so right and delivered one that many can resonate with. I love how youv explained the similarities and differences here so well! Especially love the ending! Best wishes for the contest. Pleasure always reading your poems. Sending you light always
Andresen Avatar
March 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
- It's true, many similarities Valsa :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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