Friday, May 30, 2014

When I Was Young Comments

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I know this from experience. I heard it from my father's tongue.
Noting makes a person sound older than saying, "When I was young."

You go through life thinking, I'll never say those words, that's what old people do.
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Larry Brazil 30 August 2021

Each day in my HS English classes I share at least one poem. My motivation is to nurture interest and love for the power of words, especially in poetry. The poetry of Mr Jim Yerman intrigue, teach, and captivate students, and Me as well.

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Rajnish Manga 05 April 2017

Fantastic contemplation. When we grow old certain things are passed on to us like- When I was young. ]]]] Perhaps we're just repeating what's been handed down from family to family

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Loke Kok Yee 03 April 2016

this is so pleasant to read, I had to read it twice! thanks for this lovely write

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Loyd C Taylor Sr 30 May 2014

Hello poet Jim and god morning. I really enjoyed your poem and take on the phrase, When I was Young. It made me think and agree. Good work and enjoyable piece! Loyd Please visit my work when you can.

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Pradip Chattopadhyay 30 May 2014

wonderful sketch of an inviolable design.

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