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When I Grow Old

I was asked to write a poem
About when I’d grow old…..
But really that’s the joke,
For I already am, old and terribly cold.

And looking back I realize 
How time has passed me by. 
It’s like a flower really, 
It forms buds, blooms, and dries, 
And then eventually each dies.

I always joke to find some remedy,
I’ve just got one foot in the grave.
With apologies the famous comedy,
Which gave me so much fun.

But seriously now that I am old,
And lost most of my family too,
I can only ponder on the bloom
That will soon wither and stew.

Still, that’s not exactly true.
For I truly believe that life
Is but a passage over a bridge.
From this life to a better one we strive.
Hopefully…..

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Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/13/2021 2:48:00 PM

Growing old is part of life and death, too, is a part of the life we live. It's remarkable that some people never think of what comes after death when the time here is so short. Old age is not something to be ashamed us but something to cherish... someone to cherish... God bless you dear Victor. Love, Gina

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/9/2021 7:20:00 PM

yes, you will go to a BETTER life, Victor, and you will be young again!! Love this. who is the picture of?

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 6/9/2021 12:06:00 PM

An excellent poem, with well expressed thoughts on getting older. Age is but a number, when you have the right spirit within. Blessings, Evelyn

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/8/2021 3:14:00 PM

Still young at heart Victor, you and me both. As long as you can write such wonderful poetry there’s life in you still. “ A poet’s time on earth is their verse, time in eternity is the poet’s poetry.” ~ A beautiful photograph it is… Belle

Judy Ball

Date: 6/8/2021 2:32:00 PM

Very nicely done Victor. Well thought out and well explained. Love it. God Bless, JB

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 6/8/2021 11:21:00 AM

Great thoughts Victor... soul never gets old... Keep inspiring... God bless... ~ Ani

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/8/2021 10:16:00 AM

I like your perspective Victor. Those who pass are merely in the next room. Blessings Rick.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/8/2021 8:20:00 AM

As nature grow from a seed and blooms with beauty , then with time weathers and dies as we all do. With God's grace at His feet with blessing.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/8/2021 7:25:00 AM

I do believe in a life hereafter but some religions don't teach that but the idea of one dying and that is it, the end, caput. That idea has been around ever since man came into being. So some people do believe that the grave is the end. I know my God can supply all my needs according to His riches in glory and one of those needs is to be with Him in the hereafter. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/8/2021 6:20:00 AM

The clock of life ticks for us all Victor, we just have to make the best of it. Tom

John Lawless

Date: 6/8/2021 6:02:00 AM

C'mon Victor....."age is just a number"...well...in your case(and mine) a rather large number....but then again who's counting.....just keep on living and writing...and .... well....you know "the beauty of the flower is in the flower"

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/8/2021 5:12:00 AM

1 John 5:13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. We thank God every day that you are with us, dear friend. I’m sixty now, so I ponder this end game a little more. Be blessed!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/8/2021 4:55:00 AM

Growing old gracefully, Victor. Anyone who writes poetry like you, is young and vibrant at heart. Much enjoyed the introspection.

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/8/2021 4:36:00 AM

Hi Victor, Each day we all grow older. You have been blessed to have a full life. I'm so glad to be a part of a poetry community with you. Your poems are filled with your life experiences and it's a pleasure to read you, my friend. I echo what Jo said. Have a great day :-) Alexis

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/8/2021 4:28:00 AM

Every day, as we age, we gain more experience and develop more understanding. Poetry is your incredible talent, and it tells how acute your intellect is. When you compose poetry, you may rely on your life experiences. The description was terrific. Blessings and best regards

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/8/2021 4:27:00 AM

You are still young at heart, Victor, and let not age defeat you:) as you truly said, death is just the passage...into eternity:)

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/8/2021 3:00:00 AM

Each day we all grow older. From your gift of writing poetry, I can attest to the sharpness of your mind, Victor. Your years have given you experiences to draw upon when you create poetry.