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You will,

find joys without end,

and discover,

dreams only get better with time.

You will

make mistakes,

 some will crest a smile, while others will blur the eyes.

You will

look back to find,

 fears of the past are now a badge of honor,

And with eager feet, you will discover tomorrow.

Passions will bloom and wisdom will blossom,

 and the man you will become will always remember.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is a well-stated & uplifting reassurance from one who's lived, perhaps, to one who's just starting out. I find myself playing this role a lot in my old age, seeing how stuff that seems catastrophic these days has been survived in the past, many times over, in many variations, with lesser conveniences! But your poem pertains to one's inner sustenance, I suspect, more than worldly worries. Everyone needs to hear this every once in a while (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Cherrie Palmer]

I wrote this for a friends 15 year old son. I wanted it to have that motherly voice and keep moving forward vibe. But with all that is going on people can use some motion.

[duff]

There is a strength and direct tone that no matter what happens things are going to be ok. Hardships await but so does happiness and better times. Through experience you will learn how to combat and embrace the future and what awaits. Accept the gray and wrinkles. That part has been earned. A most enjoyable read.

[Robert Trakofler]

wow you managed to put a great deal in so few lines here and very impressive impressions were made poetically perfect! I really really like this one Cherrie! oh for that brevity skill... someday perhaps

[Cherrie Palmer]

I wrote this for a friend's son, who lost his mother. He's a war correspondent, and wanted something sentimental I wanted it to be simple, but filled with care.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Wise words--exquisitely arranged.
Work of a high order.

[Cherrie Palmer]

thank you Jimmy, I hope you are doing well

[h d e rushin]

I hope it's true Jacob. I hope wisdom writes it's own inscription. I hope wrinkles mean you once smiled a lot or laughed out loud or found a reason to understand....thanks brother for this one....dana

[Diamond]

Agreed. A sum total of all the mistakes made, lessons learned and fears transcended is what an individual is.

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) Diamond thank you so very much.

[Paul Bell]

Wisdom comes with age, which I must admit was wasted on me when I was young.
Now that I'm wise I can blame my young self for all the dumb things he got up to.
It's a cruel world growing up to be wise, but I'm getting there.

[Chris Shaw]

This is the voice of experience offering sage advice. The message is full of wisdom. Nicely conveyed Cherrie. Hope you are keeping well.

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Chris, I hope you are doing good, be careful and stay safe.

[Chris Shaw]

All OK Cherrie, thank you. We are in a lockdown as are many other places. We are all fighting a common enemy. Take good care of yourself.

[Gee]

Wise advice which if not told will be learned along the way.
Really like this piece.
Hope you are keeping well

[Cherrie Palmer]

It's so good to hear from you I hope you and the family are doing well, be safe.

[Gee]

All good here, thanks

[gram linski]

I love the way this feels like a mother explaining to her kid, about the big bad world, and his place in in, good poem, Cherrie

[Cherrie Palmer]

I'm glad you said that I wrote it for a friend's son who lost his mother

[gram linski]

makes it even more poignant,