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I'M Not Done Yet

Life observes my wrinkles and
		gray hair, yet still beckons,
		revealing a sign; it’s message--
		not “Road Closed,” but “Proceed
		with Caution Purpose and Joy.”



October 21, 2017, entered in Brian Strand's Contest 350

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Sonia Walker Date: 10/22/2017 3:07:00 PM Janice, a poem which fits many of us baby boomers. Thank you for sharing what many of us feel at a certain age. Congratulations. Hugs, Sonia. Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 10/22/2017 7:58:00 PM I love hearing that my poem resonates with a fellow poet. Thank you, Sonia! Janice

Robert Lindley Date: 10/22/2017 1:51:00 PM Great message , delivered in fine verses my friend. Arent we lucky to have lived long enough to get our gray hair and hopeful live log enough to get many more! Great closing verse!!! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 10/22/2017 2:42:00 PM Yes, we are indeed fortunate, Robert. Thanks so much for your comment! Janice

Teddy Kimathi Date: 10/22/2017 6:30:00 AM Your poem has such a wonderful message, Janice. Congrats for your placement in the contest! ;-) Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 10/22/2017 7:35:00 AM Thank you so much, Teddy! Janice

Eve Roper Date: 10/17/2017 6:46:00 PM I love the poem words of wisdom ! Eve Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 10/17/2017 8:25:00 PM Thank you so much, Eve! Janice

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/17/2017 3:35:00 PM So cute!! Yep, caution all right!!! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 10/17/2017 8:26:00 PM Thank you so much, Andrea! Janice

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/17/2017 2:54:00 PM I like the message of this poem--well written! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 10/17/2017 8:27:00 PM Thanks you so much, Vijay! Janice

Jan Allison Date: 10/17/2017 1:55:00 PM very upbeat ending to the poem Janice - i wish my grey hairs were minimalistic - thank goodness for dye lol!!!:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 10/17/2017 8:18:00 PM Thanks so much, Jan! Janice

Charlie Smith Date: 10/17/2017 1:55:00 PM You go Janice, best wishes in the contest... Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 10/17/2017 4:22:00 PM Thank you so much, Charlie! Janice

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 10/17/2017 1:28:00 PM Lovely! My best to you for the contest :) Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 10/17/2017 4:23:00 PM Thank you so much, Maureen! Janice