Sunlite Wanter Poet Free verse

I Take My Place

I Take My Place


I store within my memory,
The language as it used to be,
Before "veggies" and LOL and BFF's
I keep antique words in my heart.
Supposedly "wise" is the operative word;
Age should be seen and not heard.

So

Let the young make their choices
As we once did, and now,
We store a smile as they slip and skid,
To finally know and go.
Their own sweet and beautiful way.

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Pandita Sietesantos February 8, 2017 at 8:50 AM Hi Sunlite, I can't agree with you more as I can very much identify with this very witty piece! My younger son is always "testing" me to see if I know what these and other new terms and abbreviations mean because they are not a part of my vocabulary (LOL)! A-7 for sure! Best regards. Pandita Sunlite Wanter February 8, 2017 at 11:18 AM So glad this triggered something you know about. AND thanks for that 7.

Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2017 at 8:51 AM Very relatable to this 55 year old guy. Sunlite Wanter February 5, 2017 at 5:54 PM 55!!! You're a mere babe!

Daniel Turner February 3, 2017 at 11:34 AM "I can dig it." :) Live and let live, right? Love the write:) Sunlite Wanter February 5, 2017 at 5:53 PM I can tell you're a youngster, Daniel! Thanks!

Chris Green February 3, 2017 at 11:29 AM It's funny how certain words and sayings come and go in and out of style and the use of "older" sayings defines your age to the group. This was really "groovy" Sunlite. :) Sunlite Wanter February 5, 2017 at 5:57 PM I don't know where my reply went! Thanks for yours. Some folks say "cool," some are "neat," and some like me even say "swell." Not really!