Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

This is so true!! It's all about attitude. I'm sure you've seen that meme about there are old-seeming twenty-year-olds and young-seeming ninety year olds. But here's to you and your youthful approach. I'm with you all the way! (See my profile pic? That was taken on my 60th bday. Elderly/schmelderly!! Good luck in the contest!! xoxo

 Comment Written 29-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024

Love your pic. Thanks for the read and the feedback. Age is just a number. Remember: "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."

reply by Rachelle Allen on 01-Mar-2024

exACTly!!!!

Comment from Baltimore Born

Excellent

This is a well-crafted poem. The message in this poem is good. Your 5-7-5 syllable count is in good order for this contest. Each line of your poem connected well with the next. Good complimentary picture.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2024

Thank you for the read and the feedback.

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

Exceptional

This poem is well written with full imagery. I can relate to this sentiment because I feel young inside no matter how old I become. My dad died young at 100 so I have a good role model too. Thank you for sharing this.

Best wishes,

Alex

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2024

Now come on you look like you are just coming into your prime. Good genes make for a long life. Thanks for the read and the honor of six stars.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, Ode to Myself, presented with a 5-7-5 formatting, gives the benefit of a doubt to the speaker and takes age off the table as a factor. ...............

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2024

Thanks for you read and feedback.