Maturity's Memory

Youth has its’ exuberance
But patience it knows not
Maturity found its’ patience
But liveliness’ forgot

Maturity looks back
At its’ wake upon Life’s sea
And identifies things
Which could and could not be

Experience: the teacher
Through dreams that motivate
‘Twas situations’ circumstance
Which helped to form our fate

Excitement filled events
While Passion fired its’ flame
Within that Youth resulted in
Accolades … or blame.

It’s smiles that reform faces
In Maturity’s recollect
Through memory’s open door …
In warming retrospect.

Time is unforgiving
But Youth can never know
Only Maturity’s Memory
Can make that Time go slow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lindley Avatar
June 21, 2014 at 10:41 AM
Great write, words of great wisdom too. BBBravoooooo!!!!!
Clark Avatar
June 21, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Well, thank you, Robert! I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Jack C
Nehls Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 12:46 PM
I am so thankful for the maturity that comes with years of living. Life is very pleasant now, but, still many things to learn. I appreciate the maturity of this poem, Jack. Thanks.... Robert.
Palli Avatar
June 13, 2014 at 3:36 PM
Wonderful words. Good write
Clark Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 8:58 AM
I believe it to be true that: with age comes wisdom, and with maturity understanding. Thank you for your kind words, Susan. Jack C
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