Whirlwind

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form: french retourne

When life gets hectic and crazy I take a deep breath and step back Remembering to stay vigilant Not get dragged into your whirlwind I take a deep breath and step back Doesn't seem like all that long ago I had both youth and stamina But now I need to pace myself Doesn't seem like all that long ago Funny I don’t feel much older I'd revel at any challenge Now I choose not to step forward Funny I don’t feel much older But the messages get stronger To sit back and slow down the pace Savouring oncoming golden age AP: 3rd place 2020 Posted on July 23, 2018

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Mike Gentile

Date: 7/24/2018 8:05:00 AM

There is a lot of wisdom in your poem, Line. I think many of us feel exactly the same and grateful to have survived and still be here to think and write about it XXOO Happy Tuesday

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/24/2018 11:49:00 AM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Mike.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 7/23/2018 8:58:00 PM

I'm right there with you. How does the song go? "I aint as good as I once was, but I'm as good as I ever was once" Great Poem!

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/24/2018 11:50:00 AM

Yes, Timothy. One of my favourite songs.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/23/2018 8:53:00 PM

It is so weird to HAVE to step back, and when you are forced to do it with sore knees, arthritic feet, etc. it is so exasperating! You have brought this to the forefront with your telling poem, Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/24/2018 11:50:00 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Caren.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/23/2018 6:29:00 PM

I too, am having a bit of trouble with slowing down the pace; with an injury to my back I still want to run...run...run. You've painted aging, quite well.

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/23/2018 6:58:00 PM

Thanks, ML. In our head, we never age and want to keep the pace. Stay well. Line xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/23/2018 1:32:00 PM

Excellent. I can relate to this :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/23/2018 2:08:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi, for your visit and comment.