Young At Heart Poem by ROOP REKHA BHASKAR
Young At Heart
The thrill at gazing at the sea,
Waves thundering ‘gainst the rocks you stand,
Sensing the breeze on your face, swimming in the frothy waters–
In a while, collecting sea shells along the sandy beach;
At an age beyond eighty,
Is being truly young at heart.
When you want to dance and know not if your steps may fail and fall,
The Pop and Rap drives you mad; and beckons you
To get on the floor and rock and roll.
Carefree and undaunted ‘bout what the watchers think;
Make their eyes blink and merrily, back you wink;
Letting them know, you care a damn -
You are truly young at heart!
To go to a fair and soar on a the Giant- wheel,
Eat Cotton Candy and play the darts,
Buy a ticket on the Roller- coaster ride,
And scream your heart out like a frightened child.
Visit tiny stalls that line the bazar; buy multi colored skirts,
With flamboyant leopard prints and shorts with red hearts,
Try out yellow polka dotted scarfs and blue chequred bands;
You dare to dare fashion walks,
Then you are truly young at heart!
On the way to the picnic spot, hail a bullock cart,
Sit on the carriage and wave at the vehicles pass.
Stop to rock on a swing you see swaying from a tree,
Put bright flowers on your head and pose for photographs,
Without a care in the world and as free as a bird,
Then you are truly young at heart!
It’s not ‘bout your looks but the youthful spirit -
Not ‘bout age but what your heart believes!
Do what you want – it’s not a crime.
There is no perfect age and no perfect time.
Perform hilarious things and play amusing pranks.
Be happy and sunny and let Life bounce,
Don’t miss this chance you have it - but once!
This is a great, reassuring poem for an old man like me. What a coincidence - it was only last night I watched on fb Late Anthony Quinn at age 84 redoing his Zorba Greek dance. Quinn started slow and then regaled. It was great to watch his mirth and steps. Thank you for keeping our spirits high. 10 no doubt, if not more.
There is no perfect age and no perfect time. Perform hilarious things and play amusing pranks. Be happy and sunny and let Life bounce, Don’t miss this chance you have it - but once! .......these lines reveal that an old heart can do what ever he or she wants, there is no need of perfect age nor time. whole poem is nicely depicted. A great poem........ 10
Truly, young at heart, at the age of 80 is a matter of positivity, spirited The poem is an inspiration for the aged to be positive and in high spirit.
When you are truly young at heart, you find the beauty in all things and you marvel at the world. When you are young at heart you do stop and smell the flowers on the way. Your poem is a good reminder of what life really is about. Well written Roop! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
On the way to the picnic spot, hail a bullock cart, Sit on the carriage and wave at the vehicles pass. Stop to rock on a swing you see swaying from a tree, Put bright flowers on your head and pose for photographs, Without a care in the world and as free as a bird, Then you are truly young at heart! yes it is the young spirit that matters. at any age you can be wonderful in every sensual way. thank you for revealing your ideas and revealing your real you.
On the way to the picnic spot, hail a bullock cart, Sit on the carriage and wave at the vehicles pass. Stop to rock on a swing you see swaying from a tree, Put bright flowers on your head and pose for photographs, Without a care in the world and as free as a bird, Then you are truly young at heart! yes it is the young spirit that matters. at any age you can be wonderful in every sensual way. thank you for revealing your ideas and i like you more.
Loved the poem.A great write.We can keep in our heart ever youthful spirit and open to simple childlike joys of life, - unrestricted by others criticism as this life is ours and we have got it once.
Truly, young at heart, at 80 is a matter of positivity and spirited The poem is an inspiration to the aged to be positive and spirited
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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There is no perfect age and no perfect time. Perform hilarious things and play amusing pranks. Be happy and sunny and let Life bounce, Don’t miss this chance you have it - but once! Great lines that make one believe that once again aging people can go back to the childhood days of thrill and wonder! But going on a giant wheel and buying a ticket for a roller coaster ride.... won't it be too daring and dangerous....? Just think of wearing a dress with leopard prints and shorts with red hearts! Definitely it can amuse others too! Enjoyed the frothing energy in the poem!
Thank you Valsa. I like to believe those lines myself especially after what i went thru. I do what to go once again on the roller coaster. A know a person who is 82 now. one year back she went on those crazy rides with her grandchildren. she sitting like a statue of course, quite expressionless and seemed not a bit perturbed. Probably cause the entire act was on Video! still i want to do that and when i do, will let you know.. You are such a lovely soul.