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Scottie Murphy (9/12/2008 12:34:00 PM)
I found this poem to be heart warming about growing old. It is funny but I happen to like the colors of red and purple together. I hope to read this piece at a poetry reading in my town at the end of September. I just may even wear a red hat and with a purple outfit. |
Victoria Dame (8/10/2008 10:39:00 PM)
I love to wear purple even though I know it clashes with my red hair, OMG am I old.lol great poem. |
Rohan R (8/2/2008 1:22:00 PM)
Meloncholy of youth and old expectations described in powerful words. |
Barbara Stevens (5/9/2008 12:51:00 AM)
I am a dementia nurse mostly working with people afflicted with Alzheimers. I use this poem alot with family members when their loved one has a behavior that may embarass them. I think it shows them that their loved one has lived a long life, and, regardless, of Alzheimers, deserve a little leeway. It seems tgo allow the family members to let go, loosen up and love this person as they are. |
Barbie Newby (4/30/2008 4:39:00 AM)
The whole point of this poem is to give yourself permission to live like this when you ARE young and not wait until you're old 'cause its too late then! ! ! ! enjoy life as you want it to be, dont live to others expectations, yes be kind and helpfull and dont hurt others... find your own equivalent to a red hat and purple dress, do not be afraid of who you are. |
Coll B. Lue (3/17/2008 8:10:00 AM)
Purple is for everyone, not specifically for the older generation, hah!
Lovely, in-depth imageries created here.
Coll |
Mel Stewart (3/14/2008 7:54:00 AM)
This reminds me so much of my darling wife (a great grandmother) , who bought a motorcycle and started riding it at age 63. BTW, she shamed me into following suit. Her independence and self confidence are a daily blessing. 'Do not go gentle into that good night...'
Mel |
Tammy Meskimen (2/10/2008 10:50:00 AM)
I asked the preacher to read this at my grandmother's funeral. The laughter through the tears from all in attendence was such a blessing. All who knew her saw her in these words. I miss you Grandma so much. Now that I am in my middle years I'm thinking of starting to collect pencils early. |
Linda Swinbank (1/26/2008 6:53:00 AM)
There are 2 similar poems about old men at http: //theredhotdivas.tripod.com/OLDMAN.htm |
Judi Radcliffe (1/18/2008 9:11:00 AM)
I really enjoyed this poem. It does sound like the way I feel. |
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