When
Youth has its moments and its minuses36 total reviews
Comment from joann r romei
They say age is but a number and you are as young as you feel, yet I know that the experiences of life can be harsh and severe causing one to act and seem much older than their years. And we all wish we could be 25 again, lol
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
  |
They say age is but a number and you are as young as you feel, yet I know that the experiences of life can be harsh and severe causing one to act and seem much older than their years. And we all wish we could be 25 again, lol
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
When you are very young I think, you pretend you are as old as you feel--and then fin out what older is really like, too! Thank you for your thoughtful response.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I enjoyed reading your poem. You did a nice job with the prompt, very creative. The choice to use the color yellow feels youthful which accents your writing. Well done.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
|
I enjoyed reading your poem. You did a nice job with the prompt, very creative. The choice to use the color yellow feels youthful which accents your writing. Well done.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
Thanks for noticing the color I tried for that vibe. I appreciate you time and comments
Comment from Janet Foor
A fine poem of the Past that you described so well in your writing prompt poem. Youth definitely has it's moments and I wish I knew then what I know now - or maybe not.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
|
A fine poem of the Past that you described so well in your writing prompt poem. Youth definitely has it's moments and I wish I knew then what I know now - or maybe not.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
Exactly. Thank you for your comments and our stars.
Comment from Rachel Jamerson1
Youth itself presents some awesome opportunities. Some we use well others we do not. But it is a time of growing and learning. Our most valuable lessons are those discovered through wrong choices. Thanks!
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
|
Youth itself presents some awesome opportunities. Some we use well others we do not. But it is a time of growing and learning. Our most valuable lessons are those discovered through wrong choices. Thanks!
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
You are so right. Thanks for your interest.
Comment from SimianSavant
It's a very interesting observation, both finding that sincerity compelling and pure, and also so unaware of what it is giving up. Things take on hues other than black and white as other paths come into view, and the path not taken becomes ever so distant. A great write.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
|
It's a very interesting observation, both finding that sincerity compelling and pure, and also so unaware of what it is giving up. Things take on hues other than black and white as other paths come into view, and the path not taken becomes ever so distant. A great write.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
Thank you for your kind comments. Other paths are often a real surprise
Comment from LJbutterfly
The thoughts expressed in this piece are profound. Looking back on youthful days reveals the joys of mistakes when you didn't realize there may have been other options. However, each youthful choice leads to the mature realities of NOW. Great work. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
|
The thoughts expressed in this piece are profound. Looking back on youthful days reveals the joys of mistakes when you didn't realize there may have been other options. However, each youthful choice leads to the mature realities of NOW. Great work. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
Thank you for your thought and words--and stars
Comment from Frank Malley
I don't know the name for the form this poem uses, or whether is quatrain specs are a named form. At any rate, this is a good poem about the beauties and perhaps necessities of innocence: the confidence and strength is endows. It ends with a positive line, " I aged and so was freed to grow." This captures a central truth about a maturing consciousness. It is probably my own cynicism that causes me to want an additional quatrain about the bitter encounters of growth, but this is an exceptional poem.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
 |
I don't know the name for the form this poem uses, or whether is quatrain specs are a named form. At any rate, this is a good poem about the beauties and perhaps necessities of innocence: the confidence and strength is endows. It ends with a positive line, " I aged and so was freed to grow." This captures a central truth about a maturing consciousness. It is probably my own cynicism that causes me to want an additional quatrain about the bitter encounters of growth, but this is an exceptional poem.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
Thank you for yout thoughtful words. I thought of adding a quatrain but I thought it might restrict the idea of being free to grow.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice presentation and poem.
-Thanks for sharing the notes.
-I think there are certain things we
understand when young, but others take some time.
-I like the style of your poem by beginning with the same line.
-Effective images and rhyme.
-Your first two verses show how we often cope
and act when we are young, not showing those insecurities:
"Chin up, eyes bright, no show of fears."
-A very good conclusion, too.
-I enjoyed your poem; good luck in the contest.
-
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
|
-Nice presentation and poem.
-Thanks for sharing the notes.
-I think there are certain things we
understand when young, but others take some time.
-I like the style of your poem by beginning with the same line.
-Effective images and rhyme.
-Your first two verses show how we often cope
and act when we are young, not showing those insecurities:
"Chin up, eyes bright, no show of fears."
-A very good conclusion, too.
-I enjoyed your poem; good luck in the contest.
-
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
Thank you so much!
-
You are welcome.
-
:-)
Comment from Sanku
True the conviction we hold when we are young slowly fades away as we grow and we become changed persons.. A nice little poem and all the best for the contest...
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
|
True the conviction we hold when we are young slowly fades away as we grow and we become changed persons.. A nice little poem and all the best for the contest...
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
Thank you for your thoughtful response.
Comment from Barry Penfold
Oh yes, I like this poem. Words of wisdom and truth wrapped in a nice rhyming scheme. Love the final line "I aged and so was freed to grow"
All the best in the contest.
Regards
Barry Penfold
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
|
Oh yes, I like this poem. Words of wisdom and truth wrapped in a nice rhyming scheme. Love the final line "I aged and so was freed to grow"
All the best in the contest.
Regards
Barry Penfold
Comment Written 04-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
-
Thank you for your kind words.