Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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 September 28, 2022 at 10:03 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 September 20, 2022 at 11:40 AM When you write it so well, cliche topics are perfect

Gershon Wolf September 19, 2022 at 7:54 PM Exactly, Ilene! Touche!... And that's why I'm 'forever young.' lol.

L Milton Hankins September 19, 2022 at 12:39 PM Perfecto, Ilene! This is P.O.T.D. quality and should be chosen forthrightly! A FAVE for me!

Rico Leffanta September 19, 2022 at 11:07 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 September 19, 2022 at 7:57 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 :)