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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 7/7/2011 10:34:00 AM
Indeed, James. Wise thoughts, my friend
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Date: 6/22/2011 3:12:00 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
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Date: 6/22/2011 10:30:00 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
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Date: 6/22/2011 3:27:00 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)
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Date: 6/21/2011 2:40:00 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
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Date: 6/19/2011 5:46:00 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
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Date: 6/18/2011 2:58:00 PM
Nice lines....have a great evening....sincerely
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Date: 6/18/2011 2:49:00 PM
very true James and a grand write on aging gracefully my friend.. nothing replaces experiences in life luv..
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Date: 6/18/2011 2:07:00 PM
The simple form of this poem is laced with wisdom! Write on!
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