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The Circle

As I age ~ I notice youth more, and smile *Inspired by James Knox's poem "The Withering"

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/29/2009 1:34:00 AM

Very interesting Monoku. You asked a question on my poem about Purple Phlox. I don't see Monarchs here much but they could be there and I miss them. The Phlox plant is a native plant and there are improved varieties to purchase. They have a tubalar throat which Hummingbirds and Butterflies and the Hummingbird Moth seem to enjoy. The Phlox is similiar to wild honey suckle in shape but is in clusters at the end of a stem. Sara

Sharon Winter

Date: 7/25/2009 3:43:00 PM

Awesome, clever write! Just stopping by to say thanks so much for your thoughtful congrats. So appreciated. Good luck with this one Jimbo (love that name!) love, shar

Brian Strand

Date: 7/25/2009 2:15:00 AM

Nice one Jim,like the 'turn' in the last word.Rgds Brian

Cecil Hickman

Date: 7/23/2009 5:48:00 PM

I truly understand this and this is indeed true wisdom and feelings I think everyone feels as they age,,,Thank you for commenting and reading my words,,,blessings..Cecil

James Knox

Date: 7/20/2009 3:34:00 PM

beautifully written :) i am honored that something i wrote inspired a man of your caliber, thank you and thanks for your wonderful comments :)

James Peranteau

Date: 7/20/2009 9:52:00 AM

Mr. Goff,...this tribute is wise and wonderful,..excellent write !! james

Ronald Bingham

Date: 7/20/2009 9:16:00 AM

James I've seen my share of life and I think you are right as youth does have a tendency to make one smile.God Bless. Ron

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/20/2009 6:56:00 AM

Oh wow....that is so true. I do that too...I notice youth, I also realize how I didn't appreciate it enough when I was one of them...we take youth so for granted until it has passed us by. Great monoku!!

Sandra Hudson

Date: 7/20/2009 3:42:00 AM

Great monoku James! I'll be 50 next month, and I have enjoyed every minute of retrospect and hindsight, and look forward to what lies ahead. I too enjoy watching the youth, the other day one of my grandsons listened to Joe's stomach rumbling, asking what is that? Before Joe could answer, my grandson said: "I think I hear a fart coming" gotta love em!-AA

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/19/2009 9:55:00 PM

as i age i notice youth more......im 32 and i notice youth i do,i remeber sweet sixteen,sometimes i miss it too,yet living to see another day i realize how lucky i am to live to see another day,so till im hundred--i will smile,life is a circle isnt it..........lets remain forever young at heart--well penned my dear friend,great once more--and you have mail reply my friend-charma

Jared Pickett

Date: 7/19/2009 8:26:00 PM

Although I am only 28, I see things now that while in my adolecence I abused.... Great poem friend... Very true to life....

Karla Null

Date: 7/19/2009 8:08:00 PM

So true, good food for thought....Karla