Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

What a wonderful image for your poem.That man appears so wise, like he has really lived a life. He looks very collectable, very distinguished. There is no agerasia involved with his appearance for sure. I enjoyed your poem as usual.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2018

He does have a certain look about him, doesn't he? I love the picture too. Thanks so much, Debbie.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

How fun! You teach us some new facts about words we believed to be a recent usage as well as introduce us to the new word. I had to look up how to pronounce it and was surprised to find it has four syllables. Enjoyed the humor. Glad to know it's not just me looking in the fridge and forgetting. It's because we have too much on our minds, right?

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

That must be it, Helen lol

Many thanks,
Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Ha, ha. I'm all for agerasia. So far so good, but the arithmetic doesn't lie. A very good poem about aging. There's nothing we can do about it so we may as well roll with it. First and second stanzas are particularly good. Rhyming and flow are good throughout. Marilyn

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

Well, as they say, getting older beats the alternative - NOT getting older :) Many thanks, Marilyn.

reply by BeasPeas on 10-Sep-2018

So true, Craig. That's the way I look at it, too. Our work isn't done here or we'd be gone already. Enjoying every day to the best of our ability is the name of the game. Marilyn

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

I wouldn't even dream of calling you old man. Old man just really doesn't describe a guy who on the sly, slips stuff into his mind so that no one else can find it in its rightful place, the fridge.

A new word for me promptly to forget because it's got too many "a"s in it.

Much enjoyed friend, Craig. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

Thanks once again, Gloria. Most appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about old age that sometimes cannot be judged correctly by others when we don't look the age we truly are. Some people get grey hair in their twenties while others only start getting grey hair in their sixties.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

I started getting grey hair when children came along -- coincidence? Many thanks, Sandra.

Comment from Kelly Grim

Excellent

Well, nicely done! A quality piece using your word of the day. First stanza is good, like the "fright" from the white beard, and a humorous ending! Meter and rhyme are perfect. Title is fitting. I enjoyed reading this!

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Kelly. I'm glad you enjoyed :) Craig

Comment from zlp22

Excellent

Good poem with a story. Picture is perfect. There is nothing wrong with getting old and no reason to lie about your age. We cannot stop mother nature.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

Alas, true it is -- no turning back the clock! Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

Think About It...

I guess I'll have to find another way
to speak the truth; "old coot" will do, and hey,
if age is something of which you're ashamed,
it's death's neglect that really should be blamed!

(HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!) oops... Okay; I'll behave... (not). *saucy grin*

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2018

Old coot? COOT? Well, I never!

I have just one thing to say in the face of such an awful slur...

I wish I could remember what it is ;-)

Thank you for the delightful review and the lovely shiny stars :)

reply by Dawn Munro on 09-Sep-2018

Hahahaha! Can't remember that one, important thing you wanted to say? That's like me. I stand up from my chair to do something, then think, "Why am I standing?" :)))

Comment from heavenempress

Excellent

hi, I think you raised an issue that is real and inevitable. personally, I pray that I contribute as much before my beard turn white. I enjoyed your line of thought. fair presentation.Your work provokes one to a deeper reflection. keep it up!

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2018

Thanks very much. Your kind words are appreciated. Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

We all strive to look younger than our years and not many of us achieve it! I remember I was dying to grow up and now I am aging I want to turn back the clock! He he he, but acceptance of ones age is very liberating. You successfully used another one of your precious words from the book here, bravo! Love Dolly x

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 Comment Written 09-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2018

Thanks very much, Dolly. I'm not in denial of my real age, and I doubt I'll be, even after I turn 30! ;-)

Most grateful, Craig