Aged To Perfection

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Wed, 15 Dec 2010
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I am 75 - if the truth be told -
and I’ve read a report
which states that I’m old.
Excuse me if I snort.

What I want to say
is on the tip of my tongue:
there will come a day
when I’m no longer young

but now is not the time;
at three score and fifteen
I am still in my prime.
It must be in the genes.

I’m approaching the stage
when I will have to admit
I’ve reached middle age
but I don’t mind it a bit.

© Luigi Pagano 2010

Certificate U
Poem
Cherry ripe
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Hi Luigi, I like this poem, I don't think age means much, it's the attitude of the individual that counts. You can be a peter pan even at 75, even if it's only in your mind. Thanks for the read. Jenny.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on
You are so right, Jenny. You are as young (or old) as you feel is an old cliché but a valid one. Many thanks from a Peter Pan. Luigi x

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
From one Peter Pan to another...like the philosophy behind this one, a lot, Luigi;-) Tina xxx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on
Dear Tina, we must have drank at the fountain of eternal youth. I believe it is the only philosophy to adopt. Luigi xxx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
I'll sure drink to that;-)

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on
Vodka and orange, was it?

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Gin and tonic...if you're askin'?

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on
Gin and tonic of course, Tina. I wasn't paying attention. I must make a note. Luigi xxx

 

Submitted by celticman on
perhaps old or middle-aged? It's only a number bowling you over with the weight of expectation that...

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on
Nice to hear from you, celticman. Old or middle-aged, as far as expectations go it's all in the lap of the gods. Taking the bowling analogy we can say: 75 not out. Thanks for the comment.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Well done on the cherry, Luigi;-) That will add even more flavour to whatever you're having, perhaps. Tina xxx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on
Dear Tina, thank you. The cherry seems to complement the wine that I am drinking which is described as being smooth and fruity. A perfect combination. Luigi xxx

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
'Smooth and fruity' eh, Luigi? A perfect combination in more ways than one, methinks;-) Tina xxx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on
Quite so, dear Tina. You must be telepathic and able to read my thoughts. Luigi xxx

 

Submitted by MistakenMagic on
Made me chuckle, Luigi - and I agree completely; you're as young as you feel! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ;) Magic xxx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on
Cheers, Rebecca. Un Buon Natale e un Felice Anno Nuovo to you too. Luigi xxx