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Now That I Am Old

Now that I am old: Did I know of the gold I once held, the softness of a woman's kiss, my flesh binding to her flesh, the look in her eyes as they sought in vain my hidden soul...? Now... that I am old: Shall I grieve for my young days when I swam though the world carelessly and oft without grace? Now that I am old: Does it matter I can see clearer, feel deeper, love in freedom, regardless of the inevitable sadness life blankets us all in, as death's shroud covers our love? Now that I am old....

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/20/2023 9:28:00 AM

LJ, congratulations on your winning poem about the gifts of wisdom gained with every birthday! As always, your poetic reflections give me pause for thought and remain for lovely moments of ruminations. Blessings to you for each day my friend!

Gary Radice

Date: 4/25/2020 2:09:00 PM

Great poem. I read it a few times. I was reminded of a quote by Wordsworth that I remembered reading somewhere out there (I had to look it up on Google to write it down word for word correctly) "The wiser mind mourns less for what age takes away than what it leaves behind." (William Wordsworth)

L. J. Carber
Date: 4/27/2020 12:51:00 PM

Thanks Gary--it's always a thrill to be mentioned in the same review as an immortal like W.W.!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/24/2020 2:01:00 PM

Excellent write, L.J.:-) I had fun reading it. Congratulations on your deserving win!

L. J. Carber
Date: 4/25/2020 11:20:00 AM

Thank you, Edward-- and may you and yours go with God in these fraught times....

Greg Gaul

Date: 4/24/2020 12:26:00 PM

Lovely write here that rightly notes the pathway to aging and wisdom gained. Congratulations on fine work.

L. J. Carber
Date: 4/25/2020 11:21:00 AM

Thank you, Greg-- keep well!

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/8/2019 10:43:00 PM

More congrats, LJ.

L. J. Carber
Date: 1/9/2019 9:03:00 AM

Thanks Line!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/26/2018 12:26:00 AM

- Congratulations on yours: "In response to IF ...." poems, L.J. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

L. J. Carber
Date: 11/26/2018 10:09:00 AM

Thanks, Anne-Lise!

Eve Roper

Date: 11/25/2018 6:39:00 PM

Nicely done, L.J. congratulations on your placement in the contest I enjoyed reading..

L. J. Carber
Date: 11/26/2018 10:09:00 AM

Thank you Eve

Silent One

Date: 11/25/2018 10:37:00 AM

Great take on the contest LJ... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

L. J. Carber
Date: 11/26/2018 10:09:00 AM

Thank you, Silent One, I am honored.

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/9/2018 8:36:00 PM

Back with more congrats, LJ.

L. J. Carber
Date: 9/22/2018 12:48:00 PM

Thanks Line--sorry for the delay (health issues, natch!)

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 6/24/2018 8:38:00 AM

It matters. It better had! Beautiful poem, Len

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 2/27/2018 7:21:00 PM

Gorgeous write and deserved win, LJ - congrats, my friend! :-)

L. J. Carber
Date: 2/28/2018 8:20:00 AM

Thank you, Gregory--as always, that means a lot to me.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/23/2018 1:59:00 PM

Returning with congratulations L.J. on your wonderful win with this deep and moving poem. ~Susan

L. J. Carber
Date: 2/24/2018 10:32:00 AM

Thank you, Susan-- much appreciated!

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/22/2018 10:31:00 PM

Well done, L.J. Congrats on your win.

L. J. Carber
Date: 2/23/2018 9:40:00 AM

Thank you, L. G.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/22/2018 8:34:00 PM

Wonderful ponderings! Congrats, L.J.!

L. J. Carber
Date: 2/23/2018 9:46:00 AM

Thanks Kim, I appreciate it very much!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/22/2018 6:38:00 PM

Very poignant and deep, L.J.! CONGRATS! Janice

L. J. Carber
Date: 2/23/2018 9:47:00 AM

Thank you Janice-- the older I get, the more I realize just how poignant life is.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/22/2018 12:52:00 PM

Deep and beautiful golden-year's introspection, L.J., born of lifelong experiences looked back upon and with appreciation of personal wisdom that's aged gracefully.. Captivating throughout but your last stanza is especially enchanting and meaningful.. Love this amazing poem! Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 2/23/2018 1:58:00 PM

Lol! Like a fine wine I'm sure.. :))

L. J. Carber
Date: 2/23/2018 9:48:00 AM

Thank you, Susan, much appreciated-- not sure how gracefully I'm aging though!