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For a While

We are on this earth for a short while the years go faster than we can imagine as we age we look back on the past say to ourselves where did time go we get old before we realize we look at people and say do we look that old maybe we just stay young it is all in the matter of mind we do not want to reach old age we want to stay in shape but time does not stand still it comes down to the battle of will getting past the aches and pains in what is called... the golden years.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/2/2024 10:50:00 PM

No we don't realize we are getting older, just others get older how can we until one. day realization will sink in and we have to cope, as nope I will never give in unless God calls me. Am I ready for this, I hope God gives me the strength to face the inevitable. Wise poem. blessings hugs Jennifer. Blessings and hugs Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/15/2024 10:02:00 AM

- So true and great written, Phyllis :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 11/16/2024 10:11:00 AM

Lately it has been deep reflection on life and death. Thanks my friend. love phyl

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 11/9/2024 9:19:00 AM

Poignant words that make us take stock Phyllis. Sad times but ever more important that we shouldn't waste them.

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 11/15/2024 9:34:00 AM

Thanks for your comment on my poem. It seem a lot of loss lately which frankly has me down. I guess the age we are at. love phyl

Deb M

Date: 10/29/2024 2:00:00 PM

Just beautiful Phyl.....so very true!! Debx

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 11/15/2024 9:36:00 AM

Thanks for the comment Deb. love phyl

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 10/29/2024 12:22:00 PM

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of a poetry soup friend Karen OLeary today. May she rest in peace. Made me think of how fast the years go and the poetry people we have lost. love phyl

Anna-Marie Docherty
Date: 11/9/2024 9:13:00 AM

Oh my, what a sad loss of a gem of a lady. I am only hearing of this just now and share my condolences with those family/friends might read. I shall miss the crafts, poetry and little insights we shared. My heart goes out to all. RIP Karen. Thank you Phyllis your words are sobering as to how soon we'll leave our place here. Fleeting moments lent, to make a mark.Thanks for sharing and go easy...