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When you are Old Poetry Contest

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When you are Old


                                             When You are Old

                          When you are old and all hair has turned grey
                              It`s fitting over books of youth to leaf,
                      Summon back your summer shine without grief
                            And picture how time has fast flown away.

                            When you are old and the limbs are weary
                         It`s fair over your youthful days to stream,
                          Vision your charm and love as in a dream,
                       Rewind nights when sky and stars were cheery.

                             Yet it`s also rightful to dream ahead,
                       Greet the coming days with smiles on the face,
                           Make a plea to the Lord to rain His grace
                         And all along your way His light to spread.
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Kendrick Avatar
January 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in my contest. Way to go. Thank you for your participation. Sara K
Guptar Avatar
January 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thank you poetess for your comments which are taken in a positive spirit and for placement of the above poem in the poetry contest sponsored by you. Wish you a pleasant day and weekend ahead.
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