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Young and Old

When you’re young, there’s a gap for a missing tooth But when old, there’s no map for your missing youth.

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/31/2021 8:02:00 AM

So much said in just two lines, Ilene. Funny, but I've lost several back teeth in recent years, but I would gladly have exchanged them to get a "map for missing youth." Very clever and profound! Hugs, Carolyn

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/30/2021 10:57:00 AM

Best leave youth to youths to enjoy! Aloha! Rico

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/29/2021 7:16:00 PM

Clever one, Ilene ~

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/29/2021 2:13:00 PM

Just two lines, but they collectively say a lot.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/29/2021 2:07:00 PM

- True, Ilene ... but... when you grow old and lose teeth ... the worst thing is that the tooth fairy does not come at night ...have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

Date: 1/29/2021 1:55:00 PM

oh so true Ilene, i wonder if Harry's recent tooth loss inspired this gem!:-) hugs Jan xx