Looking back
Youth and it's endless possibilities21 total reviews
Comment from Joan E.
I enjoyed your reflections about youth and how different our life might have been if we had the maturity then, combined with the exuberance--or not! Your final line is tantalizing... Here's hoping 2013 is our best year ever! -Joan
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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I enjoyed your reflections about youth and how different our life might have been if we had the maturity then, combined with the exuberance--or not! Your final line is tantalizing... Here's hoping 2013 is our best year ever! -Joan
Comment Written 02-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Thank you for the engaging review and delightful comments. Right back at you for the good wishes for the New Year.
Comment from el twelve
very well written and profound, how wise we get when we are older, and probably not, things are the way they should be or they would be different, It is as it is.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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very well written and profound, how wise we get when we are older, and probably not, things are the way they should be or they would be different, It is as it is.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Thank you I am glad you enjoyed this.
Comment from Jane Johnson
Your artwork complimented the verse and this verse makes me think it could've become very lengthy. I mean, there is no end to what we've learned as youth and maybe we would change it, maybe not; then again, maybe we wouldn't have the power to change it ourselves. Your words flowed well and thank you for the author's noes. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Your artwork complimented the verse and this verse makes me think it could've become very lengthy. I mean, there is no end to what we've learned as youth and maybe we would change it, maybe not; then again, maybe we wouldn't have the power to change it ourselves. Your words flowed well and thank you for the author's noes. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Thank you for the kind words and the great review.
Comment from Rondeno
Hi, Gretchen!
I'm always saying, "if I could be 17 again, but retain what I know now ... but of course the whole point of youth is NOT knowing. Otherwise, no-one would ever have kids. By the way - i think it's "teeming", when you want to say "overflowing".
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Hi, Gretchen!
I'm always saying, "if I could be 17 again, but retain what I know now ... but of course the whole point of youth is NOT knowing. Otherwise, no-one would ever have kids. By the way - i think it's "teeming", when you want to say "overflowing".
Comment Written 30-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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I tell people I would never go back to being seventeen again. I'm not even sure I would revisit my forties. LOL. I'm okay, other than my aches and pains . Thanks for the great review.
Comment from G.B. Smith
Hey there GW
The what ifs can really get to us sometimes. I liked the way your mind works. You have a way of expressing the thoughts of your poetic heart so well. Have a magnificent 2013
Bear
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Hey there GW
The what ifs can really get to us sometimes. I liked the way your mind works. You have a way of expressing the thoughts of your poetic heart so well. Have a magnificent 2013
Bear
Comment Written 30-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Thank you for the kind words and the great review. I appreciate the good wishes for the new year and wish some your way as well.
Comment from steevie
I liked the direction of this poem and only wish that it went on longer. I just got a good flow going by reading when it ended.
I think it would be difficult to say how you would live your life again a s a youth, knowing what you do now. There could be parts of your life which you have now that may not have happened if you were to return to your youth for a 'do-over', as children put it.
Well done and it made me think
Good job
steve
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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I liked the direction of this poem and only wish that it went on longer. I just got a good flow going by reading when it ended.
I think it would be difficult to say how you would live your life again a s a youth, knowing what you do now. There could be parts of your life which you have now that may not have happened if you were to return to your youth for a 'do-over', as children put it.
Well done and it made me think
Good job
steve
Comment Written 30-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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I don't have long poems in me. I have tried to write a longer one and always whittle them away to something short. Glad you enjoyed this.
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quality comes before quantity
good job
steve
Comment from hopeflys
I really like reading your poem. The words flowed beautifully together and I really enjoyed reading your work. Hopeflys 0:D
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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I really like reading your poem. The words flowed beautifully together and I really enjoyed reading your work. Hopeflys 0:D
Comment Written 30-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Thank you very much.
Comment from BeasPeas
A nice poem expressing what most mature people wonder about. Would things have been different if we had done such and such? Following that thread through, most times, we find that even though there may have been other choices--we couldn't bring ourselves to take them.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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A nice poem expressing what most mature people wonder about. Would things have been different if we had done such and such? Following that thread through, most times, we find that even though there may have been other choices--we couldn't bring ourselves to take them.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Very true. I wouldn't change anything that really mattered. It made me who I am, and I am pretty happy with myself. Thanks for the great review.
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Many of us look back on our lives thinking would we have done things any differently usually we come to the same conclusion no we wouldn't change it well done on this write regards Jill
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Many of us look back on our lives thinking would we have done things any differently usually we come to the same conclusion no we wouldn't change it well done on this write regards Jill
Comment Written 30-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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Thank you for the nice review and the generous rating. I know I wouldn't change anything.
Comment from Titanx9
We've all been there, my friend. The dreams of youth are unbridled and unfettered. We believe we can do it all, and some manage to attain their goals, timely, if they can stay the course. For me, love got in the way. But if you look objectively at where you are, I'll wager, you didn't do too bad. I like this poem. Nicely done!
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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We've all been there, my friend. The dreams of youth are unbridled and unfettered. We believe we can do it all, and some manage to attain their goals, timely, if they can stay the course. For me, love got in the way. But if you look objectively at where you are, I'll wager, you didn't do too bad. I like this poem. Nicely done!
Comment Written 30-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2012
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You're so right. I wouldn't change anything. I just think it's funny when I hear people say Youth is wasted on the young. Thank you for the generous rating and the insightful review.
