Notes About The Poem

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

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.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/9/2018 7:48:00 PM

Thank you Rainbow...

Debbie Duncan

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.

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/2/2017 12:57:00 PM

Thank you Debbie.

John Michaels

Date: 4/20/2017 6:08:00 PM

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

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/20/2017 7:15:00 PM

Thank you John...

Paul Callus

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

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/31/2017 12:31:00 AM

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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/27/2017 9:47:00 AM

What a cool though! The loop of youth!!

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/27/2017 2:08:00 PM

Thanks for the visit Kim...

Freddie Robinson Jr.

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.

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/26/2017 7:27:00 AM

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

Lynn Marie

Date: 2/25/2017 12:46:00 PM

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

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/25/2017 1:37:00 PM

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

Carolyn Devonshire

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!

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/25/2017 1:36:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn...

Demetrios Trifiatis

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!

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/25/2017 10:34:00 AM

That will be a while my friend...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/25/2017 8:51:00 AM

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

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/25/2017 9:29:00 AM

I hope it did, thanks Connie...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/25/2017 6:11:00 AM

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

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/25/2017 7:43:00 AM

Thanks Sara...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/24/2017 7:42:00 PM

That is awesome reflection, Charlie!!

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/24/2017 10:09:00 PM

Thank you Andrea...

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/24/2017 6:05:00 AM

Love your humorous take on memory loss, Charlie:)

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/24/2017 7:49:00 AM

Thanks Jo...

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 2/23/2017 6:51:00 PM

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

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.