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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

Date: 5/31/2017 7:40:00 AM

Myself I too feel young as long as I avoid reflective surfaces. Great poem, congrats!

White Wolf
Date: 5/31/2017 7:47:00 AM

Haha, only when I shave! Thanks, Richard! /|\

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/7/2017 6:46:00 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
Date: 5/7/2017 7:36:00 PM

Thanks a bunch, Sandra /|\

Joseph May

Date: 5/5/2017 3:43:00 PM

Congrats on your win White Wolf

White Wolf
Date: 5/7/2017 7:35:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph /|\

Darren White

Date: 5/5/2017 2:16:00 PM

Lol Budgie, we share the 3d place, brothers even here, what do you think of that :) Congrats!

White Wolf
Date: 5/7/2017 7:34:00 PM

Wow, I'm so wrapped for us both! /|\

John Herlihy

Date: 4/24/2017 2:29:00 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
Date: 4/24/2017 7:46:00 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

Date: 4/23/2017 10:28:00 AM

A very good poem that we can all relate to Excellent x

White Wolf
Date: 4/23/2017 7:10:00 PM

Thanks a lot, Wendy! Enjoy your day my friend /|\

Barry Stebbings

Date: 4/22/2017 9:27:00 AM

Nicely written, Rick. I am seventy and I think you have got it about right. Good luck with the contest. // Barry

White Wolf
Date: 4/22/2017 5:48:00 PM

Thank you very much, Barry /|\

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/22/2017 7:10:00 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
Date: 4/22/2017 5:48:00 PM

Good morning, Lisa! Thank you for your kind comment /|\

Doug Vinson

Date: 4/21/2017 2:24:00 PM

Keep heading up that hill, my friend. : )

White Wolf
Date: 4/21/2017 6:16:00 PM

There's always a red house over yonder baby! Haha. I will, Doug! Thanks mate /|\

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/21/2017 10:39:00 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
Date: 4/21/2017 6:14:00 PM

Thanks a bunch, Sandra /|\

Chris Green

Date: 4/21/2017 8:52:00 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
Date: 4/21/2017 9:04:00 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

Date: 4/21/2017 7:50:00 AM

A wonderful write. :)

White Wolf
Date: 4/21/2017 7:52:00 AM

Why thank you, Amy! You have a wonderful day /|\

Jan Allison

Date: 4/21/2017 7:38:00 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
Date: 4/21/2017 7:47:00 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