The Old Age

The wasted knowledge that comes with age,
Has become yet just pitted rage.
Each of us just turns a page.
Only play on a stage.
Left inside a cage,
Driving like phage.
Against swage,
Gauges,
Sage
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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November 26, 2013 at 11:52 PM
Hello Cecil, , Thank you for spreading and sharing your kindness. You know me I’ will always enjoy stopping by with love and support, no matter if I do not Understand what I am reading at times. I am very grateful and thankful to all who have been supportive of me one way or another. Your heartfelt words are the main attraction of who you are… Thanks for your inspiring visit. ----- Happy Thanksgiving ~ LINDA
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October 23, 2013 at 8:27 PM
Hi Cecil, , awesome Nonet form :) congrats... Love ~SKAT~
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October 22, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Cecil, well done... CONGRATULATIONS... XOX~ LINDA
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October 21, 2013 at 5:01 PM
Very unique. Enjoyed the poem. Congrats on your win
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October 21, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Congrats on your first place win, Cecil! Love and blessings, Rhonda
Johnson Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Congratulations Cecil. Glad to find you here. Love, Joyce
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October 19, 2013 at 6:00 AM
I like this one it has rhythm like rap..Congrats..Sara
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October 19, 2013 at 1:58 AM
long time no see, but sure glad to see you on this winners list. You did GREAT. congratulations.
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October 18, 2013 at 11:49 AM
nicely done...congrats on your win :)
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October 18, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Not only a wonderful Nonet, but a wonderful monorhyme......wow !! Congratulations to you, Cecil !!
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October 18, 2013 at 6:20 AM
Congrats on the first place win in my contest, Cecil
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September 30, 2013 at 5:55 AM
Thanks for the entry, Cecil
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