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When You Are Old

Some poets have a mind set of old, yet some have a very young writing view. Can they wish and go dreaming into, the far off future as they become bold. Writing away brings out a true writer, they love their many old and new books. Reading day and night helps with their hooks, becoming a true writing fighter. In this thing we call life like reading, makes for a much better writer again. Now with some life lived and with their pen, poets can have a poem born winning.

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Valsa George

Date: 1/21/2025 8:28:00 PM

You are indeed a 'writing fighter'. Your leaping spirit is greatly appreciated. Congratulations on your win.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/22/2025 12:14:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "When You Are Old" write. We sometimes need to fight with our words to get them to say what we want them to say. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/21/2025 6:18:00 PM

A lovely poem Paula, congratulations on your win in Sara’s contest, your words are superb, well done… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/22/2025 12:10:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be, A lovely poem. I enjoyed writing this one for her contest.. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2025 1:26:00 PM

Back with my congrats. Way to go, Paula.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/22/2025 12:07:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed reading my "When You Are Old" write again. Always great to see you... Have a blessed day writing away..................

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/21/2025 11:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work in my contest. Way to go. Thank you for your participation. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/22/2025 12:06:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "When You Are Old" write. I enjoyed writing this one for your wonderful contest. Thanks for having it & for my placement. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/21/2025 11:07:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Paula :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/21/2025 11:16:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "When You Are Old" write. Hugs.... Have a blessed day writing away..................

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/21/2025 10:52:00 AM

Very inspiring poem, Paula. Hearty congratulations on your wonderful contest podium win.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/21/2025 11:15:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be a Very inspiring poem. I enjoyed bringing this fun one to life. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/21/2025 7:48:00 AM

"3 Place" When You Are Old ~ Date Written:1/14/2025~ Written By Human Poet...

Karen Jones

Date: 1/19/2025 7:04:00 PM

I admire your skill in writing this interpretive poem! Great job! Good luck in the contest Paula!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/21/2025 7:47:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your Good luck in the contest. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be a Great job. It was fun to bring to life. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Stephan McBride

Date: 1/19/2025 11:57:00 AM

Very inspiring for all , love it

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/21/2025 7:45:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you love my "When You Are Old" write. Also glad you found it to be Very inspiring for all. Your comment made my day. Thanks... Have a blessed day writing away..................

Crystol Woods

Date: 1/18/2025 4:10:00 AM

Paula, this is a home run! I love your interpretation of Yeats poem and yours stand alone as well. Xo

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/19/2025 8:48:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be a home run! Also glad you love my interpretation of Keats poem. Your kind words put a smile on my heart. Thanks... It was fun to bring to life. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/17/2025 9:23:00 PM

Paula, your approach to the topic is an interesting one. Very expressive. Janice

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/19/2025 8:42:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "When You Are Old" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/16/2025 7:53:00 PM

Like you -- 'a true writing fighter!' I like that phrase. ~ Bock Sing Loves

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/17/2025 10:59:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "When You Are Old" write. Glad you like my line, "becoming a true writing fighter." As you know, sometimes a writer needs to fight with the words to get them right. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Ink Empress

Date: 1/16/2025 8:38:00 AM

Dear paula; a very well written and sincerely woven poem, that many can resonate and feel what youv expressed here; i especially lov the lines "Writing away brings out a true writer, they love their many old and new books. Reading day and night helps with their hooks," the rhym e and rhythm of this poem truly is sublime! Pleasure reading reading your work. Sending you light always

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/17/2025 10:56:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing & for your very kind words. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be a very well written and sincerely woven poem. I enjoyed bringing this one the life. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Hilo Poet

Date: 1/15/2025 5:35:00 PM

Now that is a sure winner, Paula. Mahalo~William

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/16/2025 7:56:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be a sure winner. Glad you liked this one so much. Thanks... Have a blessed day writing away..................

John Read

Date: 1/15/2025 8:39:00 AM

Hi Paula, I only read poetry books now days, that keeps those old brain marbles working. xx

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/15/2025 1:09:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "When You Are Old" write. I enjoy all kinds of books. You are so right, we need to keep those old brain marbles working. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/15/2025 4:56:00 AM

Dear Paula, Happy New Year! I believe that you have spoken to the heart of the poet. I know that I am getting old but my daughters and granddaughters keep me you at heart. Beauiful Poem!! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/15/2025 1:06:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be a Beautiful Poem. Yes, Happy New Year to you. Hope it is off to a great start for you. Feels like winter is here. Brrrrrrrr.... Have a blessed day writing away..................

Deb M

Date: 1/14/2025 1:22:00 PM

Nice poem Paula! Debx

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/15/2025 1:02:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be a Nice poem. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2025 11:57:00 AM

- I try to write one poem a day (maybe two) ... keeps the brain cells active ... a great poem, Paula :) - I tried a new form today ... out of the comfort zone :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/15/2025 1:01:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be a great poem. So true, writing can help keep the brain cells active. I need to try some new forms. Glad you did. Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away..................

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/14/2025 11:28:00 AM

Nice one, Paula. I don't read much any more, but many things can affect how we write, just living life alone!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/15/2025 12:56:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you found my "When You Are Old" write to be a Nice one. Oh yes, many things can affect how we write. I love books/reading but I do not have mush time for it. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/14/2025 11:16:00 AM

When You Are Old ~ Date Written:1/14/2025~ Written By Human Poet