Reflection of Age

Age,

Not to be looked at as years gone by

or with regret in a heavy sigh

Age,

Not to wish of what might have been

if things were different way back then

Age,

Not to ponder on would-haves and could-haves

Nor sicken oneself with all the should-haves

Age,

A measure of knowledge of life itself

a measure of life and all its wealth

Age,

A way to look at all one's done

the lessons learned....one by one

Age,

A reflection of time full of treasures

of feelings, of places, of memorable pleasures

Age,

A means of counting not one's years

but of all those things we hold so dear

Age,

Not to reflect on what was yearned

but forward to what's yet to be learned

Reviews

[Aura]

A thoughtful piece indeed. You greatly captured what age really should be about, you first list what age is not such as not our regrets hen you expertly express what age is such as our memories held close to our hearts, the optimism we have to continue our learning journey etc. I feel we as humans often think of the negative association with age and growing old, but we should also look at positives for growing old and aging as well. You capture this excellently in your poem. Well done!

[Temperance]

Aura, I am so grateful for your review and thank you for our kindness. A positive outlook on life goes further than negativity. I celebrate birthdays with no hesitation bc I see it as a celebration of lessons learned and knowledge gained.

[Aura]

That is so true. Some people wouldn't celebrate their birthdays because they see it as another year gone by, just an inch closer to death. Positivity is what gets us through life, focusing on the negatives is so easy but does more harm indirectly.

[Temperance]

My step-dad always celebrated his birthday because he said it beats the alternative and, he is so right!

[Aura]

That is wise of him. People have their different opinions on age, but we should live life happily for its so short, when you think about it

[Temperance]

That is so true!

[lightsong]

"and life is measured not by the years, but with the breathtaking moments"... I see that in your thoughtful, emotive and positive words. your lines radiate bright vibes. wonderful piece my friend.

[Temperance]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. I always try to look at the positive especially when it comes to age. All these years have to stand for something...right?

[lightsong]

Sure! I admire your positive look my friend, please keep it :> and SMILE*

[keith moncus]

girl, had did you get so smart?

[Temperance]

Haha. Just the way I look at life.

[lightsong]

All Women are Smart 😌😜

[Robert Haigh]

We could all find a regret or two amongst our memories, if we are truthful, I'd say. Focussing on the positives in our lives, both now and in the past, is surely the best thing to do. Your poem shows a good way to look at things, and offers sage advice!

[Temperance]

Thank you Robert for stopping by and for your comments. Far too often I hear people complaining about another birthday or wishing they had made a different decision about….whatever. I choose to see the positive in life. If we look we can find it.

[Chris Shaw]

It would be easy to focus on the negative side of aging, but truly there are so many positives. You convey to the reader the positives here in your rhyming couplets. This was a joy to read. I love the positive, sunny outlook Temperance. Great work.

Chris

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[Temperance]

Thank you Chris for taking the time to read this and for your nice comments. Much appreciated and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Temp

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Temperance 👋
Welcome to the Café.

It's just Richard, one of the more harmless members. : )
Oh-BOY! My very first read of yours, and it is an excellently rendered, wisdom and experience filled piece, neatly presented for eye-appeal in an attractive font and softened italics, and the "Age" refrains is a unique and entertaining touch. I can tell this is not your first poetic rodeo … it's wonderful to greet a newcomer who knows their stuff.
Unmetered Rhyming Couplets is always a great way to get one's message across in an easy and concise way; and, you've certainly done that brilliantly in smooth flowing syntax, spot-on and near rhymes … with only the final line a bit stilted. Easy fix -- suggest:
Age,
Not to reflect on what was yearned
but forward to what's yet to be learned (or) but forward to what yet's to be learned
(just a thought).

Thank you for joining us and sharing your finely-honed skills.
I look forward to many more … when time allows, drop by my place for a visit;
I'd like that, very much! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Temperance]

Hi Richard, Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your suggestion. Funny thing; I did have it as you suggested (yet to be learned) but, thought it had more "beat" than needed. Reading it again I agree with you. Thank you for the constructive critique! I hope you can read more of my work and share your thoughts about them. Temp

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A great message of a poem filled with kernels of wisdom. Very nice work Temperance. Thank you for sharing your poem with us.

[Temperance]

Thank you Carlos for your kind words. Much appreciated and encouraging!