Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Roy, I would love to go back and be young again...but there truly is a contentment in growing old...just want to be healthy when I get there...very well written...I love the wording...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2015

Thanks Linda, for these empathetic words and great review, blessings, Roy,

reply by l.raven on 19-Sep-2015

you are so welcome Roy...and blessings to you...luff xxoo

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Congratulations on this nomination for poem of the month.

It's nice to read of your contentedness with life. You are someone to look up to. I'm sure you had many struggles to overcome in life, and I imagine you faced each challenge with strength and dignity. I hope I can dig down deep and follow your example. I'm no spring chicken either lol!

Nice rhythmic lines. Nice use of aabb rhymes.

Good luck in the voting booth. You're a winner in my book just for landing in this category of top notch poems :)

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2015

Thanks Joy, it's not easy, Paul

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

Hello Roy,
And congratulations on being a nominee to Poem of the Month! ;)

This is a very lovely poem (I'm not sure how I missed it the first time, though I seem to miss many somehow)
I'm glad i"m going through all the nominees now...
This is lovely... my favorite part being:

If I could gauge, define success,
I'd be a fool, in fact transgress,
To gain this world but lose my soul
It's only love that makes one whole.

That last line, especially, is so true... i don't know what i'd do without
my loves... my husband, mother, children, best friend, friends...
puppies.. ;)
FS family. :)
You're so right... Once again, congratulations Roy, this is a very worthy
poem, and I'm so pleased for you!
Cat

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

I noticed you had a nomination too, Car, I haven't had a comprehensive look yet, but congratulations yourself, tip you've done well this month, I've had a few in the past but haven't won one! Thanks for the great comments, good luck, Cat, blessings, Roy.

reply by I am Cat on 17-Sep-2015

Thanks Roy... (I haven't won a Poem of The Month either), I've come in second and won Story of the Month twice , and got second in Story of the Month (so odd... I never thought I'd do that!)
... I'm a poet! Lol... I'm very grateful, and very blessed. Thanks Roy, and good luck! It's truly an honor to be nominated! ❤️

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2015

You've done well Cat, I haven't had a crack at stories, no patience, good luck too. Roy.

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

I once grew dreams on objects seen
And built my life on profit's glean;
But one by one my dreams would stall
Consigned to chance, and doomed to fall... powerful truth, told in rhyming verse.

How wonderful to be able to look back with gratitude and contentment.

God bless you, friend.

Sonali :)


My eyes grow dim(,) not so my sight

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015

Thanks so much Sonali, I'm cutting and pasting, sorry for taking so long to reply, been away for a week, but thank you for the kind review and dropping, my gratitude, blessings, Roy.

Comment from lalajovanoski

Exceptional

I found your poem to be well written and well worthy of a six star rating
very deep and moving as well as emotional and expressive
you are a very talented writer and I truly enjoyed reading this
very thought provoking and well done
thank you very much for sharing this piece

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015

Thanks so much for the wonderful review, and very high rating, I an grateful, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

What a wonderful title and message - "Age Becomes Me". The world would be a better place if people were content with their lives whatever the age. Your last line says it all. Well done Roy.

Janet

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015

Thanks so much Janet, I'm cutting and pasting, sorry for taking so long to reply, been away for a week, but thank you for the kind review and dropping, my gratitude, blessings, Roy.

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

content is a great thing. Wonderful poem of life.

This story is a bit long but wanted to share it with you.

My spiritual direction told me that she used to ask her husband if he was happy. He always said he was content.

Awhile after he died, she felt his presence and heard him say 'Charlotte, Charlotte, I am so happy'. I love that:)

teresa

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015

Thanks so much Teresa,, I'm cutting and pasting, sorry for taking so long to reply, been away for a week, but thank you for the kind review and dropping, my gratitude, blessings, Roy.

Comment from alexisleech

Excellent

So true, Roy. We should all feel proud to be getting older, .any ailments aside, we should just regard it as another part of the journey called life. Having faith in God and His love is an inspiration to us all!

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015

Thanks so much Alexis, I'm cutting and pasting, sorry for taking so long to reply, been away for a week, but thank you for the kind review and dropping, my gratitude, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Lovinia

Excellent

Hi Roy

Beautifully worded ... I wonder how many of us would say we are perfectly content? Strong reflections here as you reflect on parts of your life... and so much truth and wisdom in your words ... perhaps it takes some trial and tribulations to find the true value ... love and respect.

Some interesting phrasing throughout, yet simple and easy to understand. I love your title. :)) Lovely, lyrical rhyme and rhythm ... your words 'sound' relaxed and at peace with yourself. What a wonderful way to feel at your stage of life, and that "glow" you share so freely. Always love to read your words Roy. God bless. Hugs - Lovi xoxo

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015

Thanks so much Lovi, I'm cutting and pasting, sorry for taking so long to reply, been away for a week, but thank you for the kind review and dropping, my gratitude, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Hi Roy,

I love the words, "age becomes me." What a cool way of thinking about it.

The second stanza is very poignant and, again, is presented in an original way. (feet cannot be wrenched from God.)

Very nicely written.

Hugs,
Lou

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015

Thanks so much Lou, I'm cutting and pasting, sorry for taking so long to reply, been away for a week, but thank you for the kind review and dropping, my gratitude, blessings, Roy.