Touch and See

When I was a boy, I wanted all the pretty toys,
So I could play and show all the boys.
I wanted all the things I could touch and see,
I would be as happy as a boy could be.

When I was a young man, I wanted all the girls,
So I could make love and touch their beautiful curls.
I wanted all the women I could touch and see,
I would be as happy as a young man could be. 

When I was a man, I wanted all the things I could get,
So I could conquer all with no regret.
I wanted to impress everyone I could touch and see,
I would be as happy as a man could be.

When I was an old man, I wanted my life I wasted,
So I could enjoy my family and things I never tasted.
I wanted everything I didn't touch and see,
I would be as happy as an old man could be.

When I was a dying man, I wanted God’s hand,
So I could go and see the Promised Land.
I wanted Jesus to touch and see,
I would be as happy as a dying man could be.
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Date: 4/20/2020 8:25:00 PM
Awesome poem "that defines you". A very poignant poem, Timothy.
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 1/10/2022 8:07:00 PM
A very late thank you
Date: 3/26/2020 7:33:00 PM
Worth another reread. Superb.
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 3/26/2020 7:40:00 PM
Thank you again Line
Date: 11/13/2018 1:10:00 PM
Tim, I was out of town I suppose when this was judged. At any rate, I overlooked it and just now getting around to congratulating you for this poignant write. As an old man now, I await and anticipate the time when Jesus will return. I'll be as you said, as happy as a dying man could be. Wonderful poem, my friend!
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 11/13/2018 4:17:00 PM
You are right Curtis. Thanks buddy
Date: 10/10/2018 8:26:00 AM
Back with well deserved congrats, Timothy.
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Date: 10/9/2018 3:02:00 PM
Such a wise story of how we want different things at different times of life, thank you for submitting it to my contest!
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 10/9/2018 3:19:00 PM
Thank you Michelle
Date: 4/18/2018 7:43:00 AM
I really enjoyed this one, Timothy. As we get older we tend to look back on our lives a bit more. Nicely written. John
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 4/18/2018 7:17:00 PM
Thanks John
Date: 4/5/2018 11:37:00 PM
A superb poem. A FAVE with me. Thanks, Timothy.
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Timothy Mcguire
Date: 4/5/2018 11:41:00 PM
You are welcome. Thank you for the kind words.
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