James Foulk Poet Couplet

Not In Vain

What once was my

golden age of youth,


is now my sunset

years of old age.


Am I wiser now?

or just as foolish.


If I pass on what

I have learned


then this old life I

have lived,


was not lived

in vain.


Written 6-10-11

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Jack Horne July 7, 2011 at 10:34 AM Indeed, James. Wise thoughts, my friend

Judy Ball June 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM Excellent job here my friend. We have a duty to pass on what we leaarn to those to come after us or we have truly lived a non-productive life. God Bless, JB

Jeff Morehead June 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM Great wisdom in this fine write James. I'd love to pass on lessons learned to my son, therefore my mistakes will not be his. Jeff

Carolyn Devonshire June 22, 2011 at 3:27 AM I have to favorite this one, James. Was looking for the new poems you mentioned in Soup mail, but see they're not posted yet. Please let me know when they are. Love, Carolyn (Soup mail returned)

Carolyn Devonshire June 21, 2011 at 2:40 PM People who pass on to others what they have learned are very gracious, James. From all the work I've read about your family, I'm sure you've passed on some great values. A poignant statement here in this introspective poem. Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown June 19, 2011 at 5:46 AM Inspiration has filled the pages of poetry over this weekend here at PoetrySoup. I am happy to have been able to read your poetry here today. Have a wonderful Sunday I will be back soon to read more James. Love, Carol

Kacey Greenlee June 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM Nice lines....have a great evening....sincerely

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 18, 2011 at 2:49 PM very true James and a grand write on aging gracefully my friend.. nothing replaces experiences in life luv..

Bethlehem Derseh June 18, 2011 at 2:07 PM The simple form of this poem is laced with wisdom! Write on!