Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, carolyn, i just joined the half a hundred club last week so this is applicable to me too. did you mean past fifty instead of post fifty? either works

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

I have been 'post' fifty for a while but don't feel it. I am so glad you enjoyed this one. Have a great day, :-) Carolyn

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Excellent

This is an interesting poem. I am fast approaching fifty myself and it seems to be not too bad yet. The waistline is in jeopardy but I am still fighting the battle of the bulge. Some things get worse but some are getting better as well. Thank you for this post.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Yes, we do tend to 'travel south' in our physique, especially around the middle. I am glad you enjoyed this one. :-) Carolyn

reply by Tomes Johnston on 06-Mar-2014

Ha ha. I know what you mean.

Comment from Deepakurup

Excellent

How wonderfully you captured in just three lines the phobias of aging! such gentle assurance is very essential to face aging courageously and happily.Very sweetly written carolyn:)

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

I appreciate this wonderful review you have given Aging Gently. Thanks so much. :-) Carolyn

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,

This is a nice poem that I enjoyed along with your author notes. When a person gets over 70, like me, they're really blessed. I'll turn 77 in April. Whew!

Kat

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Hi Kat, I am happy you enjoyed this one. Then gleaning from the poem, you aren't just getting older but you are getting better. Have a great day. :-) Carolyn

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Carolyn, this is a fun 5-7-5 that pokes a joke on those of us who are boomers. We can take it. LOL It has perfect syllable and line count with the Ahh moment at the end. Well done. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks for this fun review and generous rating. Yep, I am the 9th in a family of ten. Mom and Dad 'boomed' often. LOL :-) Carolyn

Comment from Emeka13

Excellent

For mature cheese and vintage wine - the older the better. I like how you compare ageing with these two, after all ageing is not a bad thing. We should try and age gracefully. Well done. Emeka

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks Emeka13 for this wonderful review and generous rating. I am glad you enjoyed this one. :-) Carolyn

Comment from krys123

Excellent

I like that very much your witticism is outdone here and your soft and gentle wisdom follows with a great and well written poem. Thank you so much for sharing and posting this work for everyone and may you in years always find peace.
Alex

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

Thanks Alex for your great comments. I always enjoy your review and am encouraged by them. :-) Carolyn

reply by krys123 on 06-Mar-2014

I really truly liked your poem Aging Gently.
I really like your perspective in that poem.
And you are so sincerely welcome about the review.
Alex

Comment from Cajungirl

Exceptional

Fantastic, Carolyn,This is really beautiful. A wonderful way to look at life when you are past fifty. I do think of myself as aging gently. Bless you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

And I am working on it as well. :-) Thank you so much for this awesome review and six star rating. Have a great day. :-) Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

Ah, yes very gently. Hahaha. Nice Haiku, with count of 5-7-5. I like the thought of aging gently. I am well over 50. LOL> Miss Sally

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2014

I am 'well' post fifty myself. You know Miss Sally, I enjoy this age. Not necessarily what I see in the mirror. But the sense of well being. Thank you for this wonderful review. :-) Carolyn

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Carolyn,

LOL ... "Gentle aging please". Yes, every morning it is a surprise party when I look into the mirror. I never know what I will find. :) We do have much to be thankful for, and hope that we age gently.

I like your comparison to fine wine and cheese.

Hugs,
Connie

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2014

Thanks Connie, You must have a cousin to the mirror I have. LOL Glad you liked the poem. :-) Carolyn