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Then and Now

Then and now what did I find, an older body but not an older mind. Learning takes a lot of time, to become a soft and not a loud sounding chime. Ourselves we need to have met, live heavenly and not fret. When we think of then and now, do we ever make a vow. To be and do better, or just write a long letter. Our life must always change, it takes time to rearrange. Date Written:12/29/2022

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Susan Lawrence

Date: 12/31/2022 11:02:00 AM

Poignant and so wise dear Paula. I love this and the context ... so very true . Our lives must always change and each step is part of the journey. Hugs, Susan :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 1:29:00 PM

Thank You for your note. Glad you love my write. Yes, Life needs to keep changing. It is a true journey. Have a Very Blessed/Safe/Happy New Year 2023.......................

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/30/2022 10:23:00 PM

Life would be easier if we remembered this "Our life must always change,"

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:55:00 AM

Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed this write. Life changes and we need to also change. Sometimes that is not easy. Change can be good/needed. Have a Very Blessed/Safe/Happy New Year 2023.......................

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 12/30/2022 9:06:00 PM

A wise and wonderful poem. When we learn from our mistakes, time is not wasted. Best wishes. ;)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:52:00 AM

Thank You for your note. Yes, you are so right when you say, "time is not wasted." Too bad many do not learn. Glad you like this write. Have a Very Blessed/Safe/Happy New Year 2023.......................

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/30/2022 8:18:00 PM

Very nicely done! Great, Paula!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:49:00 AM

Thank You for your note. Glad you like this one. I see a Great??? Thanks.... Have a Very Blessed/Safe/Happy New Year 2023.......................

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/29/2022 9:20:00 PM

Wonderfully written, Paula:)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:47:00 AM

Thank You for your note. Glad you like my "Then and Now" write. Have a Very Blessed/Safe/Happy New Year 2023.......................

Valsa George

Date: 12/29/2022 7:44:00 PM

Our life must change from what has been 'then' to what we need to be 'now' . This is possible only with time. You are absolutely right dear Paula. All the best in the contest.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:45:00 AM

Thank You for your note and for your best in the contest. Glad you enjoyed this write. Life changes and we need to also make changes from time to time. Have a Very Blessed/Safe/Happy New Year 2023.......................

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/29/2022 7:25:00 PM

'an older body but not an older mind.' Agreed one zillion per cent. When I say that we're not getting older; we're getting better ... please 'mind' what I say! Cheers, Gershon

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:42:00 AM

Thank You for your note. Glad you like my write. Again, how much is one zillion per cent??? No one has ever agreed with me that much. A first for all things. Thanks...... Ages is just a number. Think young is what I say. Yes, cheers to tonight and to 2023. Have a Very Blessed/Safe/Happy New Year 2023.......................

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/29/2022 4:10:00 PM

You rose very well to the challenge. Your tone is brief but strikingly convincing, Paula. Best wishes for a win.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 12/31/2022 7:37:00 AM

Thank You for your note and for your best wishes. Glad you enjoyed this write. Have a Very Blessed/Safe/Happy New Year 2023.......................