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Youth is Wasted

It seems like people can never be happy with what they have. When I was young and had to eat at the little table, I wished that I was old enough to run away and join the circus. When I was seventeen, I couldn’t wait for twenty-one so I could be an adult. Somewhere about 55, I wished that 65 would hurry up and get here so I could retire. Now that I’m old what do you think comes out of my mouth? “I wish I could be young again.” The older I get the younger I want to be— Wisdom comes with age

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Date: 6/16/2024 7:34:00 PM
Not looking forward to 75?! lol. ~ Sallow Youth
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Date: 6/15/2024 7:16:00 PM
Too soon old and too late smart...an old German adage, that still rings true. Nice haibun Jerry. :)
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Date: 6/7/2024 12:33:00 PM
I agree with your sentiments...
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Date: 6/6/2024 3:50:00 PM
Very well said. I like your concept and the story that led to it.
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Date: 6/6/2024 3:15:00 PM
so true, poet, and all regrets for everyone who get old, i totally know that, your poem is very deep and "attractive yann
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Date: 6/6/2024 2:00:00 PM
So true my friend, nicely said. Have a lovely day.
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Date: 6/6/2024 7:54:00 AM
Perfectly stated wise brother Jerry! Debx
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