Stages of Life

First you learn to crawl around Then give a step a chance Bit by bit you learn to talk And not to wet your pants When it’s time to go to school Get on the bus and go It’s scary to be on your own With kids that you don’t know Then you enter puberty And share that first time kiss A few bouts of puppy love Then a love you can’t resist Wedding bells, a honeymoon A family would be swell Diapers, bibs, a rocking chair Night time stories you will tell Start planning for retirement You’ve got grandkids all around Wrinkles come from nowhere You know you’re slowing down Now you reached the golden years It’s time to just have fun Take a nap, do what you want Your race on earth is done
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guy Avatar
November 20, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Charles S, a nice quatrain indeed and 90% of sumthin is....alot! guess i'm heading for the last stanza now. ;-)
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November 16, 2011 at 11:40 PM
XD WOOOOW! I like it (I'm 4 by the way, but still!)! I love how you put these "stages of life" into your passionate poem! :) It's great and keep it up! (DWB)
Austin Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 3:27 PM
I'm 82, and I think a few of us octos would disagree, but..........I have to admit, you're 90% right. Congrats on the selection. daver
Brown Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Congratulations on being featured this week Charles. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 3:11 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Charles
Sweetheart Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Congrats on featured poem this week on PS. Charles.. wonderful write to share luv..
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Charles. Love, Carol
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July 14, 2011 at 9:40 PM
I was hoping it would go to death, but this was a very amusing and cute, and true summation of the stages of life, which was clearly the goal, so you did well =) -Kirby MD
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July 14, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup... enjoy the site with its many features as u continue to share creative poetry with luv..
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July 14, 2011 at 7:53 PM
This is very awesome. nice write.
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