Once We Are Grown

Once we are grown,
Days are a blur—
Then we bemoan
That all beauty must fade;

Thus it is shown
With no demur:
Youth is a loan
Which cannot be repaid.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Toney Avatar
February 21, 2019 at 9:32 PM
I like it, JP. The form is interesting. I’ll have to try it! ~Mark
Marmaro Avatar
February 22, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Thanks, Mark!
Gauthier Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 3:12 PM
Words of wisdom, JP.
Marmaro Avatar
February 21, 2019 at 2:11 AM
As ever, dear Line, your kind encouragement is very much appreciated...
Blown Avatar
February 20, 2019 at 1:28 PM
revel in old age...that be the final loan
Marmaro Avatar
February 21, 2019 at 2:12 AM
Alas, were it only so easy!
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