Old-Age Charade
Changes in growing old17 total reviews
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Interesting poem entry for the What Think You of Aging writing prompt contest.
I think keeping a young mind is a good idea.
The picture of the exercising woman fits the poem well.
I loved your attitude about aging because it gives hope.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason".- Novalis
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Interesting poem entry for the What Think You of Aging writing prompt contest.
I think keeping a young mind is a good idea.
The picture of the exercising woman fits the poem well.
I loved your attitude about aging because it gives hope.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason".- Novalis
Comment Written 06-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Thank you for an excellent review.
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
Aren't we all, just ten years old that is. I hear myself talk and feel my own thoughts and see myself do what there is left that I can do, and I don't seem to resemble those "OLD" people I used to know as a kid at all. So, I ask myself "Am I old?" I even answer back "No, I am not, that is just a state of mind."
I too love being a grampa and a great grampa, and I wouldn't trade those lofty positions for anything, except possibly; another 20 years.
Very nicely written. Entertaining.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Aren't we all, just ten years old that is. I hear myself talk and feel my own thoughts and see myself do what there is left that I can do, and I don't seem to resemble those "OLD" people I used to know as a kid at all. So, I ask myself "Am I old?" I even answer back "No, I am not, that is just a state of mind."
I too love being a grampa and a great grampa, and I wouldn't trade those lofty positions for anything, except possibly; another 20 years.
Very nicely written. Entertaining.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your review and being old enough, like me, to have great grandchildren!
Comment from Tom Horonzy
That a girl we are only the age that we feel inside. It is my best attribute because even after fifty years of teaching or raising children my wife still tells friends and relatives when she goes home she is greeted by the biggest kid of all. ME which wasn't release written today if you care to know me better.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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That a girl we are only the age that we feel inside. It is my best attribute because even after fifty years of teaching or raising children my wife still tells friends and relatives when she goes home she is greeted by the biggest kid of all. ME which wasn't release written today if you care to know me better.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Thank you for the review. I'll read ME to know you better.
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is a cute poem about aging, but still feeling like you're ten on the inside. Our minds still tell us we're young, even though our bodies might be starting to fall apart. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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This is a cute poem about aging, but still feeling like you're ten on the inside. Our minds still tell us we're young, even though our bodies might be starting to fall apart. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Thank you for your good review, Carol.
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You're welcome. Best wishes in the contest. Carol
Comment from LJbutterfly
I love the way you executed the prompt. It could be because your words fit me so well. You described what used to be, included what you experience now, and show gratitude for being Mom and Grandma. This is beautifully done. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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I love the way you executed the prompt. It could be because your words fit me so well. You described what used to be, included what you experience now, and show gratitude for being Mom and Grandma. This is beautifully done. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much for a lovely review.
Comment from K. Lang-Slattery
I very much enjoyed this poem. It reads easily, the rhymes are easy and flow, and the words holds so many truths. I can really identify ... and I really love the way you ended it. So true! One of my favorite lines is "But in my heart of hearts, I know That's only a charade."
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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I very much enjoyed this poem. It reads easily, the rhymes are easy and flow, and the words holds so many truths. I can really identify ... and I really love the way you ended it. So true! One of my favorite lines is "But in my heart of hearts, I know That's only a charade."
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Thank you so very much, Katie. I'm glad you liked it. Actually I wrote this about 10 years ago, and it's truer every day! We had lunch with our son and wife for his birthday today. He's 63! I can remember his birthday by our wedding anniversary in August. Just subtract one for his birthday! I married when I was 10, finished college in summer school, got married, started teaching, and got pregnant all in a three-month span, and I was only 20!
Comment from mermaids
I enjoyed reading your poem. I think most of us feel the same way, we may grow older but we feel like a child inside. You have a smooth flow of rhyming words that adds to the strength and feel of your poem.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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I enjoyed reading your poem. I think most of us feel the same way, we may grow older but we feel like a child inside. You have a smooth flow of rhyming words that adds to the strength and feel of your poem.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much for your excellent review.
Comment from GeraldShuler
You spoke for all the aged, with one exception. You feel 10 and I can't seem to feel any younger than 20. Same charade, though. Well written piece. If this is a contest entry it should do well.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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You spoke for all the aged, with one exception. You feel 10 and I can't seem to feel any younger than 20. Same charade, though. Well written piece. If this is a contest entry it should do well.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Thank you very much, Gerald, for your review.
Comment from Sally Law
Yes I totally agree, we may be aging on the outside, but the child within remains. Oh that I still cling to her, and her childlike faith.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XO
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Yes I totally agree, we may be aging on the outside, but the child within remains. Oh that I still cling to her, and her childlike faith.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XO
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much, Sal, for your faithful reviewing-and for sharing my feelings.
Comment from Wendy G
Yes, I can identify. We all still feel the same inside, but our outer shell indicates otherwise! I liked the way you wrote this with gentle humour and wit. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Yes, I can identify. We all still feel the same inside, but our outer shell indicates otherwise! I liked the way you wrote this with gentle humour and wit. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Thank you, Wendy, for a good review --and for sharing my feelings.
