Comment from karenina

Excellent

How true...

We have much different priorities as we go through life...

Your verse is thoughtful and I enjoyed the changing rhyme schemes...

I agree...

In youth we have grandiose thoughts.

With age we learn the little gems of happiness come daily, in many quiet but joyful ways!

Karenina

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2025

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2025

Karen,

Thank you for your kind review. I agree wholeheartedly with your comments. When we are young we think we have the whole world at our feet. As we mature we mellow and gain understanding and wisdom and look at life differently.

All the best,

BB50

reply by karenina on 29-Jan-2025

I'm a huge fan. (In case you haven't figured that out by now)

:)

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

"Time was a treadmill I tried to outpace," -- wonderfully evocative use of metaphor...

I think that most of us chase those dreams, only to discover as we grow older how shallow and empty they really are...

"What matters today is what lingers near,

The cherished bonds I share, the voices I hear.

For life, I've learned, blooms in the very small,

In the fleeting moments, that daily call." -- what a precious outlook, and a beautiful way to end your poem! Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2025

Comment from RJ Heritage

Excellent

A very well written poem of life's lessons learnt. I like tge rhyme and flow ofvuour words. Nicely presented poem that is cplimented by your chosen picture.
RJ

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2025

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

Excellent

You have brought us on a flowing elegant journey. Thr poetry seems to move, as d does life. And you include feelings to which others will relate. For all the differences that divide humans, you have included much here that will be 8
familiar to many. I enjoyed
reading this and you have an image presentation that also supports your words.

Best wishes,

Alex

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2025

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this writing prompt entry with us. I am positive that true wisdom can only come from God and only if we accept His gift of it. Your poem was fun to read. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2025

Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary

Excellent

Eugene,

This is a great coming of age poem. It covers all the phases of life and in the end what matter most. As youth we are foolish, with age comes wisdom.

Well done and good luck in the contest

Cecilia

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2025