Old Age

The old should never cry for their lost youth but must laugh for they have lived it!






© Demetrios Trifiatis
     02 February 2017

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Matthew Anish

February 6, 2017 at 6:18 PM

Nice optimistic message here! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Darren White

February 4, 2017 at 1:40 AM

That is wonderful, and I love this monoku! I give you 7 and fav

Demetrios Trifiatis

February 4, 2017 at 2:52 PM

Thank you so much dear, Darren for your precious visit and comment! So nice of you!

Andrea Dietrich

February 2, 2017 at 7:25 PM

but also, he who laughs last laughs loudest! GREAT writing!

Demetrios Trifiatis

February 3, 2017 at 1:48 AM

Yes, dear Andrea, for old age is a gift from life that not all people receive! Thank you my friend!

Harry Horsman

February 2, 2017 at 4:09 PM

love this, excellent poetry

Demetrios Trifiatis

February 3, 2017 at 1:51 AM

Harry, my friend whoever is sensible should love it. Thank you for your visit and comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 2, 2017 at 12:41 PM

- No one is forever young ... but living with the beauty in the heart - Lovely poem, my friend - A 7 - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

February 2, 2017 at 1:54 PM

This is true my friend, Anne-Lise, the point is that many people die very young and never had the privilege to live their youth as the old have! Thank you! Hugs!