Growing Old

It’s hard to be graceful when growing old.
We’re still young at heart and don’t do what we’re told.
We are only young once in this adventurous endeavor.
But we can still have fun and be immature forever.

Youth lives on in the depths of each mind.
Life moves very fast, but it’s ours to find.
Try not to be sad when we take our last breath.
It’s all part of the journey, even our death.

Take pride in your life and always stand tall.
Remember to get back up each time you fall.
Our future is shaped, by the best, of our past.
Live life to the fullest and make memories that last.

There is a natural order in the selection of life.
Honor your father and mother, husband and wife.
Give respect, but only where it’s due.
You might be young right now, but you’ll grow old too.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Vaso Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 11:04 PM
Hi Mark, not here so much , popped in to read a few and wow, this is like a 10,000 page philosophy book wrapped up into one poem! Loved it!
Koplin Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 8:56 AM
Wow! Thanks Art, what a wonderful thing to say. Have a good day my friend!
Gibson Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 2:41 PM
a BIG fav...love it..
Koplin Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 8:55 AM
Thanks Nora! I appreciate that
Kavanagh  Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 9:14 AM
Give respect only where it’s due, nice Mark, your whole poem is wisdom based, if I could add anything it would be treat everyone with the same contempt they treat you, no matter who they think they are, cheers David
Allison Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 7:45 AM
wise words indeed mark and there is nothing we can do to stop this process called aging just have to get on with life my friend:-)hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 7:23 AM
Youth lives on in our lives, how true things might take a bit longer but thats life. Enjoy every minute, it goes so quick. Well written Mark Tom
Koplin Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 8:54 AM
Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate that
Proxenos Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 5:37 AM
I love this poem Mark, it is the absolute truth of life -' You might be young right now, but you'll grow old too. ' Had to fave. From a friend who is young at heart! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Koplin Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 8:54 AM
Thank you Jennifer!! I appreciate your kind thoughts!
Mcintosh Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 4:52 AM
This is a awesome write. You did a great job on this one... should be published in some anthology or magazine. A real winner. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
Koplin Avatar
February 10, 2021 at 8:34 AM
Wow Regina, thank you so much for such a kind comment! You made my day
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