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Young and Not-So-Young

The young imagine life ahead With lots of paths for choosing And many opportunities They rarely think of losing. They needn’t rush because they have The promise of tomorrows And focus on the joys to come, Not thinking of the sorrows. The not-so-young make plans but maybe Question their endurance And possibly, when booking flights, Consider some insurance. The old, with wisdom gained through much Experience of troubles Defend themselves against the world In self-protective bubbles. The young cannot imagine Such a shield to stave off worry But the not-so-young might realize Aging causes time to hurry.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/28/2022 10:03:00 AM

I agree! "The old, with wisdom gained through much Experience of troubles Defend themselves against the world In self-protective bubbles." Being the old now, but maybe not always the wise.

Hannah Borke

Date: 9/20/2022 11:40:00 AM

When you write it so well, cliche topics are perfect

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/19/2022 7:54:00 PM

Exactly, Ilene! Touche!... And that's why I'm 'forever young.' lol.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/19/2022 12:39:00 PM

Perfecto, Ilene! This is P.O.T.D. quality and should be chosen forthrightly! A FAVE for me!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/19/2022 11:07:00 AM

Enjoyed! When I see pictures of hermit monks, I always think they are pondering, "Which grow faster, ears, or the hair growing out of them?" Aloha!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/19/2022 7:57:00 AM

- It's so true, Ilene ... but, remember we were like that once too ... makes me smile ... always a pleasure to read your poems :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)