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Late In Life

Here’s to those who, late in life, Might cultivate a skill, A goal which, years ago, they never Thought they could fulfill. It might be blowing glass Or playing chess or learning French Or any of a hundred other Thirsts that time can quench. For those no longer shackled to The workaday routine Have the luxury of tapping Some yet undetected gene. And no matter if it’s music Or athletics or the arts, There is no age too old for what Enlightenment imparts.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/22/2019 12:41:00 PM

- As long as one is healthy ... it is never too late to find undiscovered gene, Ilene :) - A waking head ... healthy body :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/21/2019 8:34:00 PM

Not a good time to take up boxing, but yes, many things can be learned in our old age. I had a friend from here that went back to college in his 70's in Australia. He finished in three years and now I think is finishing his masters!!

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 2/21/2019 6:14:00 PM

Great write, Ilene, and wonderful suggestions for keeping young! About the only TV I watch is the news & History channel now and then. Thanks for your kind comments re the Time on My Hands write. I also do some clock repair (I need to in order to keep all those babies running!) Bob

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/21/2019 5:50:00 PM

Sadly, most seniors opt for what's on TV, because they lived their whole life obeying orders, or doing what needed to be done, and can't imagine they are capable of doing anything wildly different. Let us hope your verse encourages some to open their eyes to opportunity instead of TV! Aloha! Rico

Michael Craig

Date: 2/21/2019 5:31:00 PM

This poem is about to suit me in 6 years. Can't what. You make it sound so good to have no restrictions on your time. Love it say something we can all look forward to hopefully.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/21/2019 4:50:00 PM

Only been on soup a year and dabbled a bit for about a year before that, would love to write a book and being on here has given me the confidence to seriously think about it. Tom.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/21/2019 4:43:00 PM

Wise advice indeed Ilene and I never ever dreamed I would pick up my pen and write!:-) hugs Jan xx