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Old Age

Imagination never diminishes with age;

     on the contrary,
  
     the loss of memory only enhances 

     the thoughts of what usta be...

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Rainbow Promise

March 9, 2018 at 6:17 PM

Since persons are living longer due to modern technology, memory and imagination will be around for a while. Nicely written.

Charlie Smith

March 9, 2018 at 7:48 PM

Thank you Rainbow...

Debbie Duncan

May 29, 2017 at 2:18 PM

That's true, imagination I mean. Like the saying goes. We'll be friends til the end. Then we'll be friends again :) 7 for sure.

Charlie Smith

June 2, 2017 at 12:57 PM

Thank you Debbie.

John Michaels

April 20, 2017 at 6:08 PM

So true... the "Rose-tinted glasses" syndrome definitely applies to nostalgia! Nice write. Regards, John.

Charlie Smith

April 20, 2017 at 7:15 PM

Thank you John...

Paul Callus

March 30, 2017 at 11:06 AM

Looking at old age through your eyes helps to relieve the unwelcome thoughts that come with it, Charlie! Best regards // paul

Charlie Smith

March 31, 2017 at 12:31 AM

I can only hope I never act my age, thank you Paul...

Kim Rodrigues

February 27, 2017 at 9:47 AM

What a cool though! The loop of youth!!

Charlie Smith

February 27, 2017 at 2:08 PM

Thanks for the visit Kim...

Freddie Robinson Jr.

February 25, 2017 at 11:53 PM

Aahhh ... this poem made me chuckle so much , Charlie. Best laugh from honest humor all day. Ty my man. Subtle truths dig deeper to the heart than most. Excellent pen, my friend. Love has no limit.

Charlie Smith

February 26, 2017 at 7:27 AM

You are a kind man MR. Robinson, and I thank you for it...

Lynn Marie

February 25, 2017 at 12:46 PM

..humorous and eloquently penned. it's a joy to read your awesome thoughts :-) blessings, lynn

Charlie Smith

February 25, 2017 at 1:37 PM

I'm so pleased you enjoyed them, thank you Lynn Marie...

Carolyn Devonshire

February 25, 2017 at 11:57 AM

I never thought of it that way, Charlie, but I can see where having imagination would help replace lost memories. A brilliant monoku!

Charlie Smith

February 25, 2017 at 1:36 PM

Thank you Carolyn...

Demetrios Trifiatis

February 25, 2017 at 9:37 AM

Delightful thinking dear, Charlie! I have to keep it for when I really get old! Haha! A seven!

Charlie Smith

February 25, 2017 at 10:34 AM

That will be a while my friend...

Connie Marcum Wong

February 25, 2017 at 8:51 AM

Oh Charlie....you make me laugh. This is so cute. Have a great weekend! ; ) 7

Charlie Smith

February 25, 2017 at 9:29 AM

I hope it did, thanks Connie...

Sara Kendrick

February 25, 2017 at 6:11 AM

cute one..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Charlie Smith

February 25, 2017 at 7:43 AM

Thanks Sara...

Andrea Dietrich

February 24, 2017 at 7:42 PM

That is awesome reflection, Charlie!!

Charlie Smith

February 24, 2017 at 10:09 PM

Thank you Andrea...

Joanna Daniel

February 24, 2017 at 6:05 AM

Love your humorous take on memory loss, Charlie:)

Charlie Smith

February 24, 2017 at 7:49 AM

Thanks Jo...

Sunlite Wanter

February 23, 2017 at 6:51 PM

Yeah!!!! Like I really did win Miss America! What fun!

Charlie Smith

February 23, 2017 at 11:22 PM

I wrote this to an incredible 89 year old dear friend by the name of Joan. It was her birthday today. We threw her a great surprise party. I addressed the note to Ethel and marked through the name with a question mark...she laughed her head off.