Experience

[Droopy]

Experience

Now I’m not an old man,
but I’ve gone a good piece.
This wasn’t in my plan
I wish aging would cease.

I made many mistakes
in the days of my youth.
Often raising the stakes
in my search for truth.

There are some things
that I wish I could change.
But fond memory it brings.
Does that sound so strange?

And if I were to tell you
there’s not much good in aging
Would you think it true?
Or inconsiderate presaging.

Wisdom is sure to come
with experience, its old mate.
It’s not a good trade for some
for years that are growing late.

I wish I had thoughts profound
about this old subject.
Thoughts to amaze and astound
before life presses eject.

But all I have is this simple song,
about what I have learned.
No great words to pass along.
No deep meaning to be discerned.

[oneighty]

1. I will trade you

three hundred twenty two wrinkles and ten hundred experiences for six of your months?

Really old is not bad. Just terminal.

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[Droopy]

2. I thought that my poem might be controversial

after I posted it, but after consulting with my lawyer we decided to give it a go ;)

I wish I could be permanently stuck at the age that I am right now. Went through a lot of hard times when I was younger. Wouldn't want to do that again. But I sure as hell don't want to get any older.

[oneighty]

3. Your poem and thoughts

are just fine.

The alternative to growing old is often contemplated as well.

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[KaliTracy]

4. thank you. don't forget..... each bite we take out of time can either be

swallowed quickly without tasting, or savored, as one who slowly eats a strawberry.