Old Age

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Imagination never diminishes with age;

     on the contrary,
  
     the loss of memory only enhances 

     the thoughts of what usta be...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 3/9/2018 6:17:00 PM
Since persons are living longer due to modern technology, memory and imagination will be around for a while. Nicely written.
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Date: 3/9/2018 7:48:00 PM
Thank you Rainbow...
Date: 5/29/2017 2:18:00 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.
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Date: 6/2/2017 12:57:00 PM
Thank you Debbie.
Date: 4/20/2017 6:08:00 PM
So true... the "Rose-tinted glasses" syndrome definitely applies to nostalgia! Nice write. Regards, John.
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Date: 4/20/2017 7:15:00 PM
Thank you John...
Date: 3/30/2017 11:06:00 AM
Looking at old age through your eyes helps to relieve the unwelcome thoughts that come with it, Charlie! Best regards // paul
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Date: 3/31/2017 12:31:00 AM
I can only hope I never act my age, thank you Paul...
Date: 2/27/2017 9:47:00 AM
What a cool though! The loop of youth!!
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Date: 2/27/2017 2:08:00 PM
Thanks for the visit Kim...
Date: 2/25/2017 11:53:00 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.
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Date: 2/26/2017 7:27:00 AM
You are a kind man MR. Robinson, and I thank you for it...
Date: 2/25/2017 12:46:00 PM
..humorous and eloquently penned. it's a joy to read your awesome thoughts :-) blessings, lynn
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Date: 2/25/2017 1:37:00 PM
I'm so pleased you enjoyed them, thank you Lynn Marie...
Date: 2/25/2017 11:57:00 AM
I never thought of it that way, Charlie, but I can see where having imagination would help replace lost memories. A brilliant monoku!
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Date: 2/25/2017 1:36:00 PM
Thank you Carolyn...
Date: 2/25/2017 9:37:00 AM
Delightful thinking dear, Charlie! I have to keep it for when I really get old! Haha! A seven!
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Date: 2/25/2017 10:34:00 AM
That will be a while my friend...
Date: 2/25/2017 8:51:00 AM
Oh Charlie....you make me laugh. This is so cute. Have a great weekend! ; ) 7
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Date: 2/25/2017 9:29:00 AM
I hope it did, thanks Connie...
Date: 2/25/2017 6:11:00 AM
cute one..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 2/25/2017 7:43:00 AM
Thanks Sara...
Date: 2/24/2017 7:42:00 PM
That is awesome reflection, Charlie!!
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Date: 2/24/2017 10:09:00 PM
Thank you Andrea...
Date: 2/24/2017 6:05:00 AM
Love your humorous take on memory loss, Charlie:)
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Date: 2/24/2017 7:49:00 AM
Thanks Jo...
Date: 2/23/2017 6:51:00 PM
Yeah!!!! Like I really did win Miss America! What fun!
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Charlie Smith
Date: 2/23/2017 11:22:00 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.
Date: 2/23/2017 5:11:00 PM
Haha.. love it ... I have the same issue ... Great. 7
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Date: 2/23/2017 11:32:00 PM
I know more and more folks that do than don't, thanks Eve...
Date: 2/23/2017 4:14:00 PM
Ha! : ) <--- very big.
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Date: 2/25/2017 9:28:00 AM
Thanks Doug...
Date: 2/23/2017 4:04:00 PM
oh so true!Made me smile Charlie :-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/23/2017 11:29:00 PM
I'm so happy Jan...
Date: 2/23/2017 3:24:00 PM
This is a great one Charlie ! :)
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Date: 2/23/2017 11:15:00 PM
Thanks Heidi...
Date: 2/23/2017 2:39:00 PM
- .... :))) .... So true :))) .... well said, Charlie - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/23/2017 11:14:00 PM
Sadly it 'tis...thanks Anne-Lise
Date: 2/23/2017 2:19:00 PM
I was going to leave a really nice comment on this piece but I forgot what I was going to say.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 2/23/2017 11:13:00 PM
What piece?
Date: 2/23/2017 2:01:00 PM
Yes and we are in perfect physical shape as well
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Date: 2/23/2017 11:12:00 PM
Sure as I crawl to the chair to pull myself up. Thanks for that suttle little reminder Tim...
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