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Jan.20.2025
When You are Old Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Sara Kendrick


 

As you wilt under age's burning breath, And wither slow under its deadly blight, Do not despair and lose your inner sight. Take great care of your body, soul and health. When grown old, don't scorn and disdain the young, Whose sky is far wider and dreams, endless, Who are able to do feats, limitless, Rather, think of songs in days gone, you've sung. Though your steps falter and energy wane, Over past, don't let your mind be distraught But grow wiser through lessons, life has taught And fuel your mind with happy thoughts, sane.

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Date: 2/4/2025 6:29:00 AM
Oh! Dear Valsa, to the Truth herein, your wise. perception, learned cautionings, written like verses in a needed book of Modern Proverbs. Hugs………
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Date: 1/22/2025 1:28:00 PM
Full of wisdom! Glad I have read this! Congratulations dear Valsa. A SURE FAVEEE!!! Stay prolific! ^___^ JCB
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Date: 1/21/2025 10:52:00 PM
A wise and wonderful poem Valsa. The standard of poetry across Sara's contest was very high. I particularly like your first stanza and the abba rhyme scheme. Life certainly does teach the lessons you mention. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 1/21/2025 1:25:00 PM
Big Congrats on your win, Anne Lise.
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Date: 1/21/2025 8:57:00 PM
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Date: 1/21/2025 11:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in my contest. Way to go. Thank you for your participation. Sara K
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Date: 1/21/2025 8:57:00 PM
Thank you Sara, for the placement given.
Date: 1/21/2025 11:12:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Valsa :) - hugs
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Date: 1/21/2025 10:47:00 AM
Seems like you wrote this poem for me. Loved this.
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Date: 1/21/2025 8:20:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative write. Have a blessed day with your win as you write away...................
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Date: 1/20/2025 8:17:00 PM
Words of wisdom, Valsa. ~ Gershon
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Date: 1/20/2025 9:40:00 AM
Yep...though we see the Golden Years as a shade less sparkly:) Very sobering, inspiring advise. Youth, do not waste a moment of yours! Well done.
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Date: 1/20/2025 6:25:00 AM
- An optimistic and lovely poem about growing old, Valsa :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a wonderful new week :) - hugs
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