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body journeys through life life journeys on our bodies like a butcher knife life leaves marks on us, too creases, wrinkles, ailments, and the occasional tattoo

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Terry Flood

Date: 11/9/2023 4:06:00 PM

Damn… I don’t have any tattoos…. So it’s just wrinkles and scars for me…. I shall call them ‘laughter lines’ and ‘event markers’ ;-). I love this, Sara, and yes, the tattoo gag is priceless!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 5:22:00 PM

I like the way you think, Terry. Wrinkles and scars for me too..I like 'laughter lines' and 'event markers' Well said. Glad you got a kick out of the tattoo gag! Have a pleasant evening. Thanks for stopping by. Your comments are priceless :-) Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/9/2023 9:16:00 AM

Dear SARA, it is an inherent truth that each of us is destined to navigate a prescribed journey from our initial breath to our final moments. Within this journey, we are acutely aware that we will encounter arduous trials, with the process of aging often being regarded as the most formidable. Yet, it is a reality that one can evade. I must commend you on your fastidious application of metaphors to paint pictures through the medium of language. Your talent in these areas is truly exceptional.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 2:18:00 PM

You wrote such wise words, dearest Sotto. I agree. We're destined to navigate our journeys..knowing trials will come and go. Yes, aging is a bit of a harsh reality but one we can't avoid. Drats! :-) Thank you for your thoughtful words about my application of metaphors. Your vocabulary delights me; grateful for your words and your take on things. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 11/9/2023 5:13:00 AM

Oh wow this is so true and so soul hitting, life and reality of life and aging comes with so much more than what we can even describe but you’ve summed it all up eloquently in few lines! How clever and profound is the way you deliver your thoughts! I really love the line “ life journeys on our bodies like a butcher knife“ powerful line really! That hits so strong! “ ailments, and the occasional tattoo“ occasional tattoo thats unique! I love how versatile you are as a poet! Another original poem

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 2:24:00 PM

dear Ink--I do so appreciate your enthusiastic and mindful comments. Your words ground me some days when words are dancing chaotically across my mind. I slow down and breathe remembering to be calm so I can write poetically. Thanks for recognizing my blossoming versatility. I have a long ways to go...will get there...thank you for your visit. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 11/9/2023 1:06:00 AM

I can so relate to this poem. We age and leave so many marks as proof we're getting old. Blessings.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 3:59:00 AM

thanks for your visit, Victor. I'm sincerely glad you found this poem relatable. Yes, I see 'aging' marks, seems like more everyday. Smiles and blessings, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/8/2023 10:36:00 PM

we know then, taht some people have tough times, indeed, getting old is the worst thing to live, but who can escape, thanks for the tatoo smiling; yann

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 4:00:00 AM

thanks for stopping by Yann...I know many older folks who endure such difficulties. Aging is a tough part of life. I agree. Glad you appreciated the tatoo :-) Have a good day, Sara

The Situation

Date: 11/8/2023 6:34:00 PM

Today I look at new borns and think everyone of us has been there. And thinking about the wrinkles. We're on our way. Everyone that lives long enough.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 4:02:00 AM

I appreciate your thoughts. Yes, everyone has been there (childhood) and every one is going there (aging). In some respects, aging is a privilege. Thanks for your visit and have a splendid day, Sara

Silent One

Date: 11/8/2023 5:48:00 PM

A fitting image to your poem dear Sara... we journey through life and its burdens can have their effect on our mental and physical nature... despite all the treatments and all the lotions it eventually catches up on you..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 4:03:00 AM

I appreciate you stopping by, Silent One. Yes, if we're lucky we have the opportunity to journey through old age. For some, the effects are profound, sometimes with pain and suffering. We all go there eventually despite the creams, etc. Aging is a humbling thing. Have an enjoyable day, Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/8/2023 5:28:00 PM

Oh my, that is for sure true for many of the very old. I love the humor you inserted in the last line. It was priceless.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 4:04:00 AM

thanks for your visit, Andrea, and for appreciating the last-minute humor. Grateful for you. Have a pleasant day, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/8/2023 5:26:00 PM

Life is to be lived, our journeys evident through in and throughout. I like people who wear their triumphs as well as failures, creases and scars of bravely, honorably trying. Excellent write, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/9/2023 4:06:00 AM

thank you, kind Joe, for your uplifting comments. I agree with your words. Some do wear their journeys triumphantly. I so appreciate those folks; they're truly inspirational. Have a blessed day, Sara