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Long retired now; but the clock yet plays a paramount roll, when it comes to daily activities -- still not my own boss: Doctor's have schedules, fiber intake for out-go, often unpredictable; sign on my toilet door, "Soon to be occupied!" Drops of days have become gushes, rushes toward an unknown horizon; the sun now a flicker like those old black and white cinema I saw in the theater as a youth, till the bulb went out, and the boos and stomping began...doubt that I would notice most loud clamor anyway -- all my senses a lot duller except an increasing tremor of fear I hide -- climbed a balcony this morning, a short one -- the old Juliet in a sun-chair, doing her crossword, fondly looked up: the smile was distant but familiar~ her words soothing and reassuring: "what's a 4 letter word for 60 years, in sickness and in health loyally shared?"

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Date: 2/20/2025 7:30:00 AM
- I'm not that good at crosswords ... L O V E - A lovely poem, Joe :) - The older you get... time goes by a lot faster - hugs
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2025 8:00:00 AM
:)))
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Joe Dimino
Date: 2/20/2025 7:48:00 AM
Ain't that the truth! In a way it is good~ takes me three days to do what I use to do in one:) Thank you, Anne.
Date: 2/20/2025 3:40:00 AM
Dear Joe, this is one of those poems that left me speechless and in awe of how youv written this, the depth of what youv expressed here, i truly can feel and it really hit me strong as i read “ distant but familiar~ ” and the nostalgia that emanates from these lines is truly moving “ the sun now a flicker like those old black and white cinema I saw in the theater as a youth,” an impeccable and soulful poem! Pleasure reading this. Sending you light always
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Joe Dimino
Date: 2/20/2025 7:55:00 AM
Thank you for taking time to get into the many nuance of this work. Though the poem has an easy flow, its roots go far deeper than any mere surface experience of life. Precious to me that you took time to see and highlight such essence. Have a great writing day my friend!
Date: 2/19/2025 1:07:00 PM
VERY nice, Joe. gotta fave this one.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 2/20/2025 7:56:00 AM
You made my day, Andrea! Thank you.
Date: 2/19/2025 11:10:00 AM
Sad memories linger, especially on one's love. And as we grow old we appreciate more.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 2/20/2025 7:58:00 AM
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. We grow wise too late and old too soon. I hear you, Victor. If I do get another chance at earth life, I hope to bring these lessons back with me. Lot I regret.
Date: 2/19/2025 8:16:00 AM
Well said Joe. Time does not stop for us that's for sure.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 2/20/2025 8:02:00 AM
If I could put Time in a bottle, as the song goes. At least, slow it down would work for most of us. Live each day as though it were the last...wise words, having greater implication in my life as I age more rapidly.
Date: 2/19/2025 6:00:00 AM
Enjoyed this write, as I likewise enjoy the right to be this old. Yes, the clock still plays a roll as we unroll the paper in the powder room…lol. Love yhe Juliet reference…so sweet!
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Joe Dimino
Date: 2/20/2025 8:05:00 AM
I've spent a lot of time, in senior centers, and After Care Convalescent Centers for the elderly (I am one now, thank God, yet independent!) -- I digress: Funny how, as old folks, our lives revolve around regulating bowl movements.

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