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Youth

A youthful face, but no brains:
Time the deceiver – I think back,
to all I thought I knew that it has 
taken me a lifetime to unlearn: Oh 
the labyrinths the spirit travels!~till
at last realizing the poverty it has
impressed on its own soul – Youth,
full of beans, gassing the world
indiscriminately!

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Paulette Calasibetta Date: 3/12/2022 10:54:00 AM there is that expression "Youth is wasted on the Young"~ well you have addressed it in a general way and I find it true at times. But there are times they surprise us....they must be Old Souls. :)Paulette Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 3/12/2022 11:16:00 AM Indeed; I am a Christian who believes in Karma and reincarnation, and have memory of a past life. There are definitely Old Souls, who seem to write great poetry and music not long after they learn to walk. You are a conscious Old Soul:) Blessings my friend!

Panagiota Romios Date: 3/12/2022 8:43:00 AM Hi Prince! In my youth, I learned much.still wish I had the beauty! Life is a learning process. I still don’t know all. My daughter, Elena, teaches me much. She’s 30 years younger. But has a clarity of vision, I don’t have, I appreciate and honor your poem and point of view, anyway. You expressed your feelings with your truth and your passion Thank you. Hugs, Pangie Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 3/12/2022 9:06:00 AM You still are beautiful. I know...I hear you; with men it is more physical strength; I used to be superman, you saw a picture of me. That was really me. Now, you would laugh at the difference: bald as a bean, with a beard down to my chest. Oh well....