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The Sibyl - Hermes

Young wears the winged sandals holds the winged staff When old has cried, "Lost spring!" young laughs in the verdant bush And will dance at wedding and wake alike

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Ann Roske

Date: 7/3/2012 7:25:00 AM

Deep write there Daver - I'll reflect on this all day-

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 7/2/2012 9:01:00 AM

Wish I knew then what I know now. My money was spent on women, wine and song and the rest of it I wasted. Great look at the circle of life.

Corinne Curcio

Date: 1/29/2009 5:58:00 PM

Ah, youth is SO wasted on the young...I know I didn't appreciate what I had then. The last line is fantastic!

Deneen White

Date: 9/23/2008 5:07:00 PM

I like the flow of this write, and I will dance all night, nicw write, take care D-nyce

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 9/22/2008 3:44:00 AM

HA! Yes, but even though I'm getting older, I'll be dancing at wedding and wake alike until I can't dance anymore! I still feel 18. :) Loved this, Kristin

George Anos

Date: 9/21/2008 7:50:00 PM

Too be young. Sigh.

Sharon Winter

Date: 9/21/2008 10:49:00 AM

Pretty pompous that young. How true. I guess old had it's turn though. C'est la vie. Love, Shar