Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

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Twilight of my Life Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Silent One 

The Twilight Of My life

"Age is only a number. Think young, stay young, enjoy life and be thankful. Words I live by." By Poet...

Now come,
let's learn from wisdom. 
Sunsets are the doorway to the moon,
ending the day with bright colors.
Memories are made as the moon turns full,
shining down with love.
Wisdom is how we learn,
from the good and bad,
sometimes making us bitter.
Life is short,
so throw the bad and bitter out like cold bath water.
Always remember age is only a number,
fifty is half a century but so what?
I say "Happy Birthday" to the new half century,
Hooray!!!

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Dorothy Gibbons June 4, 2026 at 3:19 AM Hey my thoughts exactly im always saying age is only a number. When my step dad was alive he used to call me recycled teenager ha ha ;) . A good motto is Forever Young thats us let's keep our youthful spirit spreading love , joy, and happiness. You inspire me love how you write. Love this a fav for sure

Len Gasun May 31, 2026 at 7:31 PM Beautiful inspirational poem my dear poet friend. Warm congratulations on you win! I enjoyed immensely your poem and your beautiful quote. Thanks a lot for sharing. Blessings to you always and your poetry. Hugs

Greg Gaul May 30, 2026 at 5:39 AM Happy 50th. Kudos on your placement. Delighted to call you friend.

I Am Anaya May 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM I really agree with your qoute, full of wisdom,. Congratulations on your win, poetess!

Silent One May 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM Age is only a number... You are right my friend.. sunsets are the doorway to the moon.. so wise my friend and so true.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Paula Goldsmith May 29, 2026 at 1:46 PM "3 Place" "The Twilight Of My life." ~ Date Written:5/23/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet............

Sotto Poet May 29, 2026 at 11:08 AM The moon is accessible through sunsets... While the moon is full, artistic recollections are made... Getting rid of the disagreeable and annoyances... that's great! Paula Goldsmith May 29, 2026 at 1:45 PM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you enjoyed this fun write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Bartholomew Williams May 27, 2026 at 5:52 PM Paula, this is very nice! I know I have not visited your poetry for a while (sorry about that), but I am glad I came back. Best wishes in the contest with this one. I hope you CRUSH IT!! :) Blessings & very best, Bartholomew Paula Goldsmith May 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Also Thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest with this one. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, very nice. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. I also need to read your page. If I had 2 or 3 more days to each week, I would be fine. Hahaha!!! Guess that is Not happening. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Sara Kendrick May 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM Creative work, Paula. I agree that life is short and it is not easy but somehow, we manage to make it through. Sara K. Paula Goldsmith May 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, Creative work. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Constance La France May 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM Paula, a great poem for the contest, I feel the happiness, best of luck ~ Paula Goldsmith May 29, 2026 at 1:39 PM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Also Thanks for your, best of luck. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, a great poem for the contest. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Glad you can feel the happiness in my words. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

JC Brul May 25, 2026 at 11:46 PM Yes dear Paula..age is just a number...What matters is the life in our years and not the years in our lives. ^___^ Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:46 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you enjoyed this fun write. I love how you say, "What matters is the life in our years and not the years in our lives." So True... I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Each year I say, I am 25 again. Hahaha!!! Keeps me young... Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

sara Etgen-Baker May 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM inspirational and uplifting, like you, Paula. Thanks for these words, hugs, Sara Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:42 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, inspirational and uplifting. I try to be... I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Valsa George May 25, 2026 at 9:42 AM You are a person with a waxing spirit. You always look at life from a positive angle and in a light hearted manner. Keep it up dear Paula. Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:41 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you enjoyed this fun write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Yes, I am a positive person. The glass is always half full. Hahaha!!! Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Gershon Wolf May 24, 2026 at 7:46 PM Well, what a positive poem, Paula! Excelsior! ~ Gershon Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:39 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, a positive poem. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Tahira Parveen May 24, 2026 at 11:40 AM love the poem and the quote, Paula Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:39 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you love this poem and the quote. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2026 at 11:33 AM - Hurray... an encouraging poem... love it and your quote... best wishes in the contest, Paula :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:37 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Also Thanks for your, best wishes in the contest. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, an encouraging poem. Great to hear you love it/quote. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Hugs... Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Ink Empress May 24, 2026 at 10:44 AM Wow this is absolutely gorgeous! And so much wisdom in your words especially “ Sunsets are the doorway to the moon, ending the day with bright colors.” wow! A fave this is for me dear sweet paula! And i agree age is just a number! Yesss! Never age! Stay ageless! Wonder who came up with the concept of age? Best wishes ~ sending you light always Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:34 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Also Thanks for your, Best wishes. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, absolutely gorgeous. I see FAV??? WOW!!! Thanks, you have made my day very happy. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Each year I say, I am 25 again. Hahaha!!! Keeps me young... Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2026 at 6:42 PM It's a bit less cheerful the more years you get past 70. Haha. I think you did a really great job with your take on this theme and cute quote too Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you enjoyed this fun write/cute quote. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. The golden years are Not so golden for many. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Karen Jones May 23, 2026 at 5:42 PM Love this and your line, “ Life is short, so throw the bad and bitter out like cold bath water.” Very clever! Good luck in the contest. Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:28 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Also Thanks for your, Good luck in the contest. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, Very clever. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Bj Legros Kelley May 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM I love the 'throw the bitter out as if throwing out cold bath water, reminding me of a baptism, renewal in a life of joy <3 Very good and wise words to live by! :) Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:26 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, Very good and wise words to live by. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Kim Rodrigues May 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM Sunsets are the doorway to the moon… Memories are made as the moon turns full… so throw the bad and bitter out like cold bath water... very nice! Paula Goldsmith May 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM Thank You, for your wonderful visit. Great to see you here. Glad you found this to be, very nice. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Age is only a number so enjoy everyday writing away..................

Paula Goldsmith May 23, 2026 at 2:42 PM "The Twilight Of My life." ~ Date Written:5/23/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet............