Not Just A Number
Age Contest58 total reviews
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
This poem is beautiful. I don't know who took that photograph but it brings life to your words.
This is so eye-appealing; love the rhyme; and really love that your dad counts 'blessings' not years.
I do not envy you. One of the hardest things to lose at that age is independence (not driving). Perhaps, he will go along easy when the time comes, knowing its the best thing to do? I will pray :)
Again, beautiful poem!!
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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This poem is beautiful. I don't know who took that photograph but it brings life to your words.
This is so eye-appealing; love the rhyme; and really love that your dad counts 'blessings' not years.
I do not envy you. One of the hardest things to lose at that age is independence (not driving). Perhaps, he will go along easy when the time comes, knowing its the best thing to do? I will pray :)
Again, beautiful poem!!
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Tpa
it flows beautifully as I read through it and the punctuation (or purposeful lack of) keeps me at the rhythm that I know the author intended for me. I also pay particular attention to the presentation of it. Since there are usually fewer letters and words than a story or article, I place great importance on the spacing, placement and actual choice of letters and words.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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it flows beautifully as I read through it and the punctuation (or purposeful lack of) keeps me at the rhythm that I know the author intended for me. I also pay particular attention to the presentation of it. Since there are usually fewer letters and words than a story or article, I place great importance on the spacing, placement and actual choice of letters and words.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Tpa!
Comment from Raul1
I like how you structured this poem. You are right age is just a number. This has been nice to read. It reminds me of whatever age we are we have to be happy. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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I like how you structured this poem. You are right age is just a number. This has been nice to read. It reminds me of whatever age we are we have to be happy. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Raul!
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You're welcome!
Comment from bob cullen
Your dad inspired this, that makes the poem even better. Ninety, how fantastic. He sure sounds an old trooper. I agree he sounds absolutely fantastic.
This poem sure meets all the competitions criteria. I wish you well in the contest and your Dad well in his future. A great poem.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Your dad inspired this, that makes the poem even better. Ninety, how fantastic. He sure sounds an old trooper. I agree he sounds absolutely fantastic.
This poem sure meets all the competitions criteria. I wish you well in the contest and your Dad well in his future. A great poem.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Thank you, Bob!
Comment from Winslow
Dear Poet,
A good write about aging without complaining. It is better to grow old than the alternative. It seems your dad embraces life and looks good for his age.
Cheers,
Winslow
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Dear Poet,
A good write about aging without complaining. It is better to grow old than the alternative. It seems your dad embraces life and looks good for his age.
Cheers,
Winslow
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Winslow!
Comment from C T Curtis
I love your dad's smile! I think you wrote a great poem! And I can relate because my own dad is 96 living alone on the home country farm, still drives all over and ably so, and plays all different kinds of card games here and there through the week! He too fully enjoys life each day. Well done and well-written!
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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I love your dad's smile! I think you wrote a great poem! And I can relate because my own dad is 96 living alone on the home country farm, still drives all over and ably so, and plays all different kinds of card games here and there through the week! He too fully enjoys life each day. Well done and well-written!
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Cheers to both our Dads! Thanks, CT.
Comment from Sophia Delgado
I love the hopeful tone of this. I hope to have this outlook if I turn 90 someday. No matter the age, we can be young at heart and realize the worth of the things we have for as long as we can.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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I love the hopeful tone of this. I hope to have this outlook if I turn 90 someday. No matter the age, we can be young at heart and realize the worth of the things we have for as long as we can.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Indeed, thank you, Sophia!
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I like this and the message conveyed. I guess it just depends on how you feel and not your physical age as you've expressed so well. Our minds do also tell us things that aren't true. I like this and enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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I like this and the message conveyed. I guess it just depends on how you feel and not your physical age as you've expressed so well. Our minds do also tell us things that aren't true. I like this and enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Jeffrey!
Comment from Mia Twysted
This is just amazing. I love it. In so few words you have shown me a lifetime. A lifetime of someone who is not taking the blessings around them for granted. I feel joy and peace.
This is a very powerful piece.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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This is just amazing. I love it. In so few words you have shown me a lifetime. A lifetime of someone who is not taking the blessings around them for granted. I feel joy and peace.
This is a very powerful piece.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019
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Thank you so much for the kind review and generous rating, Mia, much appreciated!
Comment from tfawcus
Counting blessings, not years - now there's a good philosophy for keeping young. Love the way this poem of yours shows the balance between what one's mind would have us do and what one's body allows!
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2019
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Counting blessings, not years - now there's a good philosophy for keeping young. Love the way this poem of yours shows the balance between what one's mind would have us do and what one's body allows!
Comment Written 12-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2019
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Thanks, tfawcus. There's a song by one of my favorite bands called 'Old Folks Boogie' that has a line: "And you know that you're over the hill, when your mind makes a promise that your body can't fill."
