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Mind over body

I have the body of a pensioner 
with the mind of a teenager 
I don't Deny my age I Defy it.

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/30/2024 1:55:00 AM

Lucky you brother John, I’ve the mind of a pensioner and a body that’s gone to the dogs… Sis Beryl

John Read
Date: 11/30/2024 8:14:00 AM

Sister Beryl, I love your sense of humour, there's plenty of life left in you, stop thinking like a pensioner, it does no good.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/29/2024 3:29:00 AM

John, a great poem and an even greater philosophy. If I had to say what defines youth, it might be the ability and desire to explore, learn, and change as a result. Really good of you to share this one. Take care, sir!

John Read
Date: 11/29/2024 8:29:00 AM

Thank you Duke for your encouraging comment.

Michael Tor

Date: 11/28/2024 8:06:00 PM

You have the right Perspective John. I hope to get in better shape this winter. At one point in my life I played professional soccer. I miss those days of having full energy and running all day. My goal is to have more energy and endurance and can loose a few pounds. This was encouraging to read John. Blessings my friend.

John Read
Date: 11/29/2024 8:33:00 AM

Hi Michael, I have a step counter which I use, my target is 15,000 steps each day,which keeps me active and fit. Sunday is my day of rest.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/27/2024 6:53:00 PM

that is a great way to stay young at heart dear poet , :)

John Read
Date: 11/28/2024 7:43:00 AM

It certainly is Rose, thank you for your visit and comment God bless.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/27/2024 4:36:00 PM

Hello John, okay you made me laugh today because I am getting ready to retire and this fits my mold. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

John Read
Date: 11/28/2024 7:42:00 AM

Hi Daniel, I retired aged 65, then after 6 months I went back to work, then I retired once again aged 73,it does take a bit of getting used to.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/27/2024 12:57:00 PM

Right on, Poet. You go for it. I would try harder but my limp won't let me go fast. Haha

John Read
Date: 11/27/2024 1:22:00 PM

Hi Andrea, as long as your moving that's all that matters. xx

Ink Empress

Date: 11/27/2024 9:10:00 AM

Dear John, I always feel like age is just a number and that we are what we feel and believe from deep within, and i still feel 21, hah. And i think we should always feel young, stay young, always a pleasure reading your poems. Sending you light always.

John Read
Date: 11/27/2024 11:51:00 AM

Dear Ink, I agree with you totally, it's all too do with our you feel and believe, i never let negative thoughts control me, things I cannot change I accept and move on,positive thinking is the key. Thank you for your time and encouraging comment.

thriveni c mysore

Date: 11/26/2024 8:32:00 PM

I love poet Paula Goldsmith's comment and your reply to the same more than the poem itself! you just gave us new definition for 'wise man' - 'body of a teenager with mind of a pensioner' Kudos dear poet. interesting write. cheers

John Read
Date: 11/27/2024 7:37:00 AM

Hi thriveni to tell you the truth I like your comment better than my poem.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/26/2024 11:54:00 AM

- It's good for your health to feel young, John... you're never too old to be young :) - hugs

John Read
Date: 11/27/2024 7:39:00 AM

That's so true Anne, age is only a number, I stopped counting once I passed 40. xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/26/2024 10:51:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your write. Age is just a number. I stayed 21 for many years then turned 22 for many years. It was fun.... Have a fun day as you write away.................

John Read
Date: 11/26/2024 11:10:00 AM

Hi Paula that makes you 23 now. xx