After mature consideration
When was young I used to feel
how strange it must be to get old.
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I am old enough (60) to recognise wisdom when I see or hear it. A poem to be proud of.
Very strong work - the discipline to write in quatrains while maintaining an accessible and naturally flow style is to be commended. The growing number of comments reflect, I suspect, that the poets honesty on his life long observations make for worthwhile reading. May I make 73 and be able to say anything as positive!
Could it be that whatever shape or form is necessary, from beginning, middle to a climatic end, what proceeds naturally through these stages is a renewed vision of how things actually are.! ! Aspects may be integrated and their significance understood, but their essential nature cannot be exhausted (like yours) . Kind regards Aine
Definitely 'my scene' Ivor, very well expressed here and a pleasure to find. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX
Excellent write, Ivor. I can relate to every line. You have expressed maturity very well. Thanks Richard
This is beautiful. It would be a great poem to read when your interested in getting to know someone. This poem would be the definite ice breaker, Thank You for sharing