Too Old
Too old to love.64 total reviews
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Well it is their loss. They are obviously not in the market for love. People are living longer all the time. My excuse is I found my love and no one could ever come close to making me happy. Besides I have my kids. My grandmother dated an man well into her eighties. A Mr. Walker. Love the picture. I'm rusty when it comes to dating but I wish you luck. Nancy:)
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Well it is their loss. They are obviously not in the market for love. People are living longer all the time. My excuse is I found my love and no one could ever come close to making me happy. Besides I have my kids. My grandmother dated an man well into her eighties. A Mr. Walker. Love the picture. I'm rusty when it comes to dating but I wish you luck. Nancy:)
Comment Written 06-May-2019
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Thank you Nancy for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. Linda
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt and sad poem about getting older. The market for loving couples seems to be outdated, if a partner dies we are no longer eligible for dating. Lol
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A very well-written heartfelt and sad poem about getting older. The market for loving couples seems to be outdated, if a partner dies we are no longer eligible for dating. Lol
Comment Written 06-May-2019
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Thank you, Sandra, for reading and commenting. Linda
Comment from nomi338
Only a fool looks with dread at approaching age. Would you actually reject the promises that the future holds and eagerly go to your grave before you had the chance to conquer worlds yet undiscovered? Would you throw away the chance to hold, love and mentor your possible grand children to rot in the grown and face an uncertain future. Come old age, I welcome and anticipate you.
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Only a fool looks with dread at approaching age. Would you actually reject the promises that the future holds and eagerly go to your grave before you had the chance to conquer worlds yet undiscovered? Would you throw away the chance to hold, love and mentor your possible grand children to rot in the grown and face an uncertain future. Come old age, I welcome and anticipate you.
Comment Written 06-May-2019
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I've already known my grandchildren and great-grandchildren but there are still other avenues I have not seen. Thanks for reading and commenting, nomi338. Linda
Comment from Possummagic
This is a wonderful portrayal of the shock I (and most people) get when they realise that they've reached another decade. I look In The mirror and think "how did I get here?" Great work. PM
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This is a wonderful portrayal of the shock I (and most people) get when they realise that they've reached another decade. I look In The mirror and think "how did I get here?" Great work. PM
Comment Written 06-May-2019
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Thank you for reading and commenting. Linda
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You?re welcome. PM
Comment from gsuarez
Having recently turned seventy. The piece and photo made me ponder. My conclusion was; I have never felt love this strong before. It is an affirmation of seeds well planted. Thanks for the revelation.
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Having recently turned seventy. The piece and photo made me ponder. My conclusion was; I have never felt love this strong before. It is an affirmation of seeds well planted. Thanks for the revelation.
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gsuarez: thanks for reading and commenting. Linda
Comment from closetpoetjester
Don't ever let anyone tell you that you are too old!
I am sure you would be loveable at any age.
There is no magic number only a feeling. There'll be someone for you, I'm sure. Maybe they are right under your nose.
They're the best ones. Usually when you are looking for it the least, it comes right at you the hardest and fastest LOL
Good luck either way and an engaging poem evoking sadness at the approach of old age and some of the negatives.
Cheers P
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Don't ever let anyone tell you that you are too old!
I am sure you would be loveable at any age.
There is no magic number only a feeling. There'll be someone for you, I'm sure. Maybe they are right under your nose.
They're the best ones. Usually when you are looking for it the least, it comes right at you the hardest and fastest LOL
Good luck either way and an engaging poem evoking sadness at the approach of old age and some of the negatives.
Cheers P
Comment Written 06-May-2019
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Thanks so much for reading and sharing your thoughts. Linda
Comment from Ogden
If we live long enough to confront old age, it's impossible not to think about what's to come.
Many years ago, my mother, when only in her 50's, used to acknowledge her aches and pains quipping, "Old age ain't no joke." We all know it certainly isn't.
Don't lose heart, Linda. Actually, you're pretty young, for an old lady. Just be patient, because there are gazillions of geezers out there, and you will find some that please you.
Good luck,
Don
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If we live long enough to confront old age, it's impossible not to think about what's to come.
Many years ago, my mother, when only in her 50's, used to acknowledge her aches and pains quipping, "Old age ain't no joke." We all know it certainly isn't.
Don't lose heart, Linda. Actually, you're pretty young, for an old lady. Just be patient, because there are gazillions of geezers out there, and you will find some that please you.
Good luck,
Don
Comment Written 06-May-2019
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Thank you so much, Don, for reading and for the advice. Linda
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You are very welcome, and best wishes,
Don
Comment from Ross E Silke
This poem is a joy to read and celebrate each new day as we get older in number--age perception. I really like the last couplet spoke to me the most to cherish each new day. I really enjoyed reading this and had to reread it as it was such a good message and inspiration to keep going in life, and be thankful for each new day.
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This poem is a joy to read and celebrate each new day as we get older in number--age perception. I really like the last couplet spoke to me the most to cherish each new day. I really enjoyed reading this and had to reread it as it was such a good message and inspiration to keep going in life, and be thankful for each new day.
Comment Written 06-May-2019
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Thank you, Ross, for reading and getting a message which helped you. Linda
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a wonderful poem that reminds us that at least someone loves us all the time. I don't think anyone is too old to love. As long as you can love, you can loved. Maybe in the dating world some look to find same age or younger so the chance of losing them is less.
Keep writing
drgonpoet
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This is a wonderful poem that reminds us that at least someone loves us all the time. I don't think anyone is too old to love. As long as you can love, you can loved. Maybe in the dating world some look to find same age or younger so the chance of losing them is less.
Keep writing
drgonpoet
Comment Written 06-May-2019
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I think that is part of the problem . . . since I am older than they are, they might lose me quickly. Who knows? Linda
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I was able to follow it because I studied the Beat Poets in school and other movements of the 60's
Joan
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is poignant and telling from the writer's point of view. Yet, many of us can relate to the passing of time. Your descriptions are right on! I especially like the first two stanzas. They speak the truth no one wants to think about. At least, not for too long. The saddest part to me is that someone would see themselves as 'too old'. Too old to love? Never. Being turned down for dates is never easy, no matter what the reason given. Your notes tell of turned down dates but, I would keep on trying if I were you. 70 is not the number I would consider too old, and I am 64. Thank you for this lovely moving poem about an age-old problem.
Take care, Jesse
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This is poignant and telling from the writer's point of view. Yet, many of us can relate to the passing of time. Your descriptions are right on! I especially like the first two stanzas. They speak the truth no one wants to think about. At least, not for too long. The saddest part to me is that someone would see themselves as 'too old'. Too old to love? Never. Being turned down for dates is never easy, no matter what the reason given. Your notes tell of turned down dates but, I would keep on trying if I were you. 70 is not the number I would consider too old, and I am 64. Thank you for this lovely moving poem about an age-old problem.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 06-May-2019
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Thanks for reading and commenting, Jesse. Linda
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You're welcome, Linda. Jesse