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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....

Copyright © L. J. Carber | Year Posted 2018

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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! Login to Reply

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) Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 2/27/2018 7:21:00 PM Gorgeous write and deserved win, LJ - congrats, my friend! :-) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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.! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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!