“Don't you ever get the feeling that all your life is going by and you're not taking advantage of it? Do you realize you've lived nearly half the time you have to live already?”
― Ernest Hemingway.
So true. I have in life seen so many working towards the goal of everything for the family and travel. When they reach that point only one thing is missing. Them. They work themselves to death. You must savor a bit on the journey since life can surprise you. Beautiful truthful piece. Thanks,
sad but don't we all do it, well nearly all, a true picture of life John, its one of those sad facts that most of us are trapped before we know it, like me i had a life of my own for about 2 years and reached for a better way, now stuck in a mortgage, retired, not enough income to pay it, letters from the bank and sometimes i sit and think what the hell happened, how did i leave that life behind and end up here, yep your poem really hit a note for me, another excellent poem from your very productive pen :)
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
Thank you Richard. Sorry this one was so close to the bone for you. I hope it all works out.
Why is it, that no one wishes to get old? Isn't that the purpose of life, to live a long and happy one? Growing old has to be a priviledge, for it is denied to many.
I always enjoy these introspective writes the most, for you write them with such conviction.
I intend to stay younger than springtime and twice as exciting - how about you? ; )
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
Ha Kelly you are a feisty one! I am already keeping myself 'younger than springtime'. Even got mysel.. read moreHa Kelly you are a feisty one! I am already keeping myself 'younger than springtime'. Even got myself a personal trainer a couple of months ago (and this morning I know it lol!). Thank you.
8 Years Ago
I do 4 miles every day - it's quite a jolt, isn't it, to know you're doing something good, really go.. read moreI do 4 miles every day - it's quite a jolt, isn't it, to know you're doing something good, really good for your body, heart and soul!
Is that walking or running?
I do ten miles every day........................................... read moreIs that walking or running?
I do ten miles every day.......................................................in my car lol!
One of the only things you can control is your fitness unless you are unlucky enough to have an illness or disability.
8 Years Ago
I started off walking a little over a year ago, now I'm running. I also have an air glider that I u.. read moreI started off walking a little over a year ago, now I'm running. I also have an air glider that I use indoors whenever the weather gets bad. It records my time and miles, so everything stays in sync. Ten miles - that's incredible!
8 Years Ago
Ah had to Google 'Air Glider'. We call them cross trainers. I was joking about the 10 miles. I used .. read moreAh had to Google 'Air Glider'. We call them cross trainers. I was joking about the 10 miles. I used to run but now I work out at the gym and exercise each day apart from THE day of rest!
Thekids these days seem to have the right idea. The new motto spreading across the yute of today (lol) id YOLO - you only live once. I hope they are using it wisely.
With age comes caution and worry to boot.
Well penned John !
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
I guess we all had similar messages but most chose the chains of responsibility! Cheers Anto
Well, have a long and complicated story and started it as an autobiography on Bebo but got writer's block/memory fogging. People liked it though and kept asking for the next chapter! fools.. more..
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