An Age Old Problem
The ladies look the age my mom would be and joining the fun26 total reviews
Comment from Anne Johnston
Well ne on this poem. I hope we never come to this: "I've heard someday they'll take the old, before their time is due
It's legal to kill babies, why wouldn't they take them too?
I was out of town for a week, so am just trying to get caught up on all my messages.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022
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Well ne on this poem. I hope we never come to this: "I've heard someday they'll take the old, before their time is due
It's legal to kill babies, why wouldn't they take them too?
I was out of town for a week, so am just trying to get caught up on all my messages.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022
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Oh Anne, you sure know how to boost my moral. Thank you for another very lovely review and words. You are so very kind and I thank you so much for your generous Six stars again. I appreciate it so very much!
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You are welcome
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Interesting poem entry for the What Think You of Aging writing prompt contest.
I think keeping a young mind is a good idea.
The picture of the old folks fits the poem well.
I loved your attitude about aging because it gives hope.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason".- Novalis
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2022
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Interesting poem entry for the What Think You of Aging writing prompt contest.
I think keeping a young mind is a good idea.
The picture of the old folks fits the poem well.
I loved your attitude about aging because it gives hope.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason".- Novalis
Comment Written 06-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2022
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Thank you so much my lovel6 review and kind words
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Sorry I accidentally saved that review before I had read it over yet and was supposed to thank you for the lovely review and kind words my friend. I am still in hospital and recovering and dealing w some head fog. Thanks again!
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I hope you feel better soon.
Hugs
Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)
Debi, this is a hoot, and yet comes up with some great insights on aging. Great job... and it looks like you are the frontrunner in the contest! Well deserved!
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2022
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Debi, this is a hoot, and yet comes up with some great insights on aging. Great job... and it looks like you are the frontrunner in the contest! Well deserved!
Comment Written 06-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2022
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Donna or Miss Sam, I am so sorry for it taking forever to respond to your very kind review. It is so very much appreciated! You can't possibly know how much it means to me my friend.
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Donna or Miss Sam, I am so sorry for it taking forever to respond to your very kind review. It is so very much appreciated! You can't possibly know how much it means to me my friend.
Comment from Bill Schott
The poem, An Age-Old Problem, brings the topic of "ripening" to the fore and is addressed with the denial that such things are mandatory. We have to live until we die.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2022
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The poem, An Age-Old Problem, brings the topic of "ripening" to the fore and is addressed with the denial that such things are mandatory. We have to live until we die.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2022
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My Dear Friend Bill, I am so sorry for it taking forever to respond to your very kind review. It is so very much appreciated! You can't possibly know how much it means to me my friend.
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My Dear Friend Bill, I am so sorry for it taking forever to respond to your very kind review. It is so very much appreciated! You can't possibly know how much it means to me my friend.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
First of all, THANK YOU for speaking up for the unborn children! Several on this site are outraged over the overturning of Roe vs Roe. I'm really having to bite my tongue. Your poem is excellent in every respect--skillfully written in couplets with good rhyming and vividly expressive of a determination to keep old age at bay!!
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022
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First of all, THANK YOU for speaking up for the unborn children! Several on this site are outraged over the overturning of Roe vs Roe. I'm really having to bite my tongue. Your poem is excellent in every respect--skillfully written in couplets with good rhyming and vividly expressive of a determination to keep old age at bay!!
Comment Written 06-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022
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I love that part of you my beautiful friend, that you are on the side of the innocent baby that doesn't have a choice in the matter. I just can'r thank you enough for the lovely review and words that mean so much. You are an awesome friend Janice and I am so thankful for you.
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Comment from Tom Horonzy
Now if I was to assume you are included in the picture I would venture my guess is you are wearing the blue outfit because you know who you are and are of afraid to show it
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Now if I was to assume you are included in the picture I would venture my guess is you are wearing the blue outfit because you know who you are and are of afraid to show it
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Lol, if my mom would have lived to be around right now, that might have been her as she would be 89 yrs old. And I was the baby of seven kids.
However she was just as stubborn as me and was still doing cartwheels for the kids at 60, before she died at 63. But my friend you are right, I'm not afraid to show it. Maybe after tomorrow and then again in September I will be doing Cartwheels again. They are hopeful that I may walk by Christmas, so I am so excited! Thanks my awesome friend for your as always fun review and comments.
Comment from lyenochka
I feel your energy and I don't think you're "old" at all. I'm glad you can be youthful and have fun with your grandbabies! Good job with your rhyming couplets and positive thinking. Best wishes in the contest!
One punctuation suggestion:
which Lord I so appreciate ( which, Lord, I so appreciate)
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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I feel your energy and I don't think you're "old" at all. I'm glad you can be youthful and have fun with your grandbabies! Good job with your rhyming couplets and positive thinking. Best wishes in the contest!
One punctuation suggestion:
which Lord I so appreciate ( which, Lord, I so appreciate)
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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'Oh thank you so much for the lovely review and such kind words. And your feedback is so appreciated, as it seems I am a comma queen from way back, but (LOL) learning how to tame them down because of friends like you who care enough to catch them. Thanks again my dear friend!
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Lol, sorry I just realized what you were saying. You must have wondered what I was talking about since most people tell me to take commas out. Going in to fix it now and thank you for the feedback 😘
Comment from sandra roth
This was a cute poem and I think it expresses how many of us feel about getting old in a humorous way. The picture really captures the poem, it is a great pic. Nice piece. easy to read and relate to.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2022
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This was a cute poem and I think it expresses how many of us feel about getting old in a humorous way. The picture really captures the poem, it is a great pic. Nice piece. easy to read and relate to.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2022
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Sandra, I am so sorry for it taking forever to respond to your very kind review. It is so very much appreciated! You can't possibly know how much it means to me my friend.
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Sandra, I am so sorry for it taking forever to respond to your very kind review. It is so very much appreciated! You can't possibly know how much it means to me my friend.
Comment from Jammer11
This poem is relatable and funny. Not wanting to "budge" is definitely a common feeling as we get older. The picture goes great with this piece. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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This poem is relatable and funny. Not wanting to "budge" is definitely a common feeling as we get older. The picture goes great with this piece. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2022
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Thank you so very much my friend. We certainly don't want to give in before we have to, right? : ) I'm 67 yrs old, but I have known what it's like to be crippled since I was 27 from Lupus, so as long as my mind is sharp, I don't really buy into the aging thing. However God has blessed me in every way that really counts. Thank you so much my friend for the very kind review and words.
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Your welcome, I have Cerebral Palsy and still learning the poetry ropes, but I love writing it :)
Comment from Susan Newell
Debi,
I think you have spoken for many of us. It seems that "medicine" is able to keep people alive well beyond what would be natural, and keep them miserable for a good deal of that time. On the other hand, you are right that there is an underground movement to push for euthanasia of the costly, unproductive people. I just turn to God and trust him to help with decision-making about how far to go in circumventing meds that prolong the inevitable while reducing quality of life. Tough, tough subject.
Sue
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Debi,
I think you have spoken for many of us. It seems that "medicine" is able to keep people alive well beyond what would be natural, and keep them miserable for a good deal of that time. On the other hand, you are right that there is an underground movement to push for euthanasia of the costly, unproductive people. I just turn to God and trust him to help with decision-making about how far to go in circumventing meds that prolong the inevitable while reducing quality of life. Tough, tough subject.
Sue
Comment Written 04-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much Susan, as once again I am reminded of why you are such a precious friend, as so many of our views are the same. But you are right, that prayer does help, and lol, if I could get my head out of the sand, I'm on my knees already to pray. Actually I wish l could get down on my knees, but I do pray. : ). Thanks again my lovely friend for the kind review and comments!!
