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Once We Were Old

And now we laugh and dance and gaily swear,
Sprung at last from vanity’s iron mold.
The blushes of youth we’ll no longer wear,
Age urges us to let our hearts unfold,
Live young with the urgency of the old.

ageblessingfreedomlifeoldquintain (english)

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 10, 2018 at 9:24 PM

I love it. A perfect poem. A fave :) xomo

Bernard Chan

September 11, 2018 at 4:39 PM

Maureen, you're gracious as always, thank you :)

Susan Ashley

September 9, 2018 at 4:43 PM

Indeed, you express it well, my friend Bernard. There are freedoms to be relished and appreciated with getting old, and I truly relish the beauty of your inspiring poem. I'm so glad to see you back, you've been missed, dear friend.. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Bernard Chan

September 12, 2018 at 6:52 PM

Thank you so much, Susan!

Susan Ashley

September 11, 2018 at 11:48 PM

Happy belated birthday Bernard:)) the spirit of your poem resonated with me and I absolutely love your last line.. your poem reflects aging gracefully, my friend..

Bernard Chan

September 11, 2018 at 4:38 PM

I just turned 55 :)

Susan Ashley

September 10, 2018 at 10:44 AM

My dear friend, I am 56 very soon to be 57.. how old are you, Bernard..?

Bernard Chan

September 10, 2018 at 4:27 AM

How are you, Susan? Thank you for your lovely comment, as usual :)