White Wolf Poet Sonnet

Twenty Years From Now:

In twenty years time, I'll be seventy,
An elderly man who is young at heart,
Dreaming dreams avoiding reality,
With every day I shall make a new start.

Seeing the beauty at every new turn,
Hearing the sounds of music as I go,
Like the stars above I shall always burn,
Seeking out love, that one day I will know.

Being seventy shall not bother me,
For in my heart I will remain sixteen,
It is just a matter of living free,
And with my poetry keep my mind keen.

Until the day I pass over thy hill,
For I have the power of my own will.

April~21~2017

For You 20 years from now contest
Sponsored by: Brenda Chiri

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Richard Lamoureux May 31, 2017 at 7:40 AM Myself I too feel young as long as I avoid reflective surfaces. Great poem, congrats! White Wolf May 31, 2017 at 7:47 AM Haha, only when I shave! Thanks, Richard! /|\

Sandra Haight May 7, 2017 at 6:46 PM White Wolf, I am back to congratulate you on your fine placement in the contest! I knew it was a winner when I first read it! Sandra White Wolf May 7, 2017 at 7:36 PM Thanks a bunch, Sandra /|\

Joseph May May 5, 2017 at 3:43 PM Congrats on your win White Wolf White Wolf May 7, 2017 at 7:35 PM Thank you, Joseph /|\

Darren White May 5, 2017 at 2:16 PM Lol Budgie, we share the 3d place, brothers even here, what do you think of that :) Congrats! White Wolf May 7, 2017 at 7:34 PM Wow, I'm so wrapped for us both! /|\

John Herlihy April 24, 2017 at 2:29 PM By the time you are 70, hopefully your dreams will be your reality. I am now 72 and everyone knows that 70 is the new 50. And poetry knows no age, only emotion and wisdom. John White Wolf April 24, 2017 at 7:46 PM Yes, rarely I even think about my own age! as they say: You are only as old as you feel. Now I'm off to read some of your work my friend /|\

Wendy Rycroft April 23, 2017 at 10:28 AM A very good poem that we can all relate to Excellent x White Wolf April 23, 2017 at 7:10 PM Thanks a lot, Wendy! Enjoy your day my friend /|\

Barry Stebbings April 22, 2017 at 9:27 AM Nicely written, Rick. I am seventy and I think you have got it about right. Good luck with the contest. // Barry White Wolf April 22, 2017 at 5:48 PM Thank you very much, Barry /|\

Lisa Ricci April 22, 2017 at 7:10 AM Hello White Wolf. This is most touching with great meaning. Your thoughts and words are beautifully executed in this Sonnet. I believe you met the contest requirement. However contest or no contest this entry stands on its own. Good luck with the contest. Well done in its entirety. White Wolf April 22, 2017 at 5:48 PM Good morning, Lisa! Thank you for your kind comment /|\

Doug Vinson April 21, 2017 at 2:24 PM Keep heading up that hill, my friend. : ) White Wolf April 21, 2017 at 6:16 PM There's always a red house over yonder baby! Haha. I will, Doug! Thanks mate /|\

Sandra Haight April 21, 2017 at 10:39 AM A lovely Sonnet, White Wolf, full of optimism and the will to stay young of heart. I am there, plus, now...keeping your dreams alive is important! Best wishes for the contest. 7 Sandra White Wolf April 21, 2017 at 6:14 PM Thanks a bunch, Sandra /|\

Chris Green April 21, 2017 at 8:52 AM Really nice my friend, a great way to see it. Age is just a way to track day on earth, like a time card at work...it has no bearing on who we are or how we act, because we will always be us, no matter how many day pass. White Wolf April 21, 2017 at 9:04 AM Yes, many moons ago there would have been no such thing as birthdays, just seasons, or maybe not even that! We really should celebrate every day of life but who could afford the hangover! Haha /|\

Amy Sullivan April 21, 2017 at 7:50 AM A wonderful write. :) White Wolf April 21, 2017 at 7:52 AM Why thank you, Amy! You have a wonderful day /|\

Jan Allison April 21, 2017 at 7:38 AM I love the positivity white wolf ... its a very difficult subject to tackle who knows where any of us will be or if we will even still be around... I hope I am still penning my poop lol:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx White Wolf April 21, 2017 at 7:47 AM Not many words can claim to be a palindrome like poop! It's very underrated indeed my friend! Haha. To speak truthfully, They can take me away tomorrow and I won't mind! I've had a good life thus far! A rocky one, but a damn good ride! Man, am I a silly old fart! I just typed all this out in the comment box! Haha. It's late, well, that's my excuse! /|\ Thanks, Jan