Older and Wiser

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Older and Wiser

With muscle and sinew we fight and rage
To stay the creature that steals youth so fast
And beat the long winded culprit of age
Paying to look as we did in the past

Armed with knife, dye and gym we wage our war,
Hair club come forward and be heard from too.
Where is the pill of youth for evermore?
To be young again, firm with pounds so few.

Why can we not find splendor in old age?
Its grace and dignity are gems to get.
There is no greater fire than of a sage,
Whose life’s had ins and outs with no regrets.

Each day they say we’re learning something new.
Just think how wise we’ll be at ninety-two.


8/20/16

 STRAND PICK 2, 1st place

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Shane Thacker

Date: 2/9/2024 5:03:00 PM

Wonderful! Well written, Janis.

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 2/12/2024 4:46:00 AM

Thanks, Shane. This was done very long ago. Blessings to you and yours, every day. Janis

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/6/2020 7:19:00 PM

love this reflection in aging... they say we age gracefully, yet none of us care to see it that way... great write... congrats on your win... stay safe... hugs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/23/2016 2:57:00 PM

The first line of this one reminded me of a poem by Dylan Thomas, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"...I liked the rhythm and flow of it..Thanks for participating in my contest..Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/23/2016 4:00:00 PM

Yes, I know of that line but I rather wanted an image of the war we battle with our own bodies to stay young, not the dimming of mind and time which is also a good way of looking at getting old. It was a great idea for a contest, aging, since all soupers aren't young. Thanks.

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/22/2016 7:55:00 PM

Congratulations once again, Janis, for another fine win for your outstanding Sonnet! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/23/2016 4:00:00 PM

Thanks, Sandra.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/13/2016 5:08:00 PM

Your English Sonnet was awesome, creative and unique..Congratulations on your placement..Sara ..This would fit in my contest that I have going..

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/13/2016 6:30:00 PM

Thanks, Sara.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 9/11/2016 9:06:00 PM

Congratulations, Janis. Beautiful, and so true. Agnes

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/12/2016 6:56:00 PM

Thanks, Agnes, yes very true.

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/11/2016 7:20:00 PM

Wise words in your lovely Sonnet, Janis. Age has its own beauty in accomplishment and wisdom when we go with the flow. Congratulations on your nice placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/11/2016 7:32:00 PM

Thanks, Sandra. There were many lovely sonnets in the contest.