24 Poetry Posting #2: Prunes

This poem is still being written, so I'm looking for real critiques here. I'm just not sure it's done. I may leave it up a little longer than normal allow more time for contemplation. As always, all comments will remain live.

Thank you all for posting comments and taking time to read!

Comments

  1. maria ginaApril 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    a nice poem.. old age.. yes.. sometimes realizations come too late but hope that old age will always be our golden years.. :)

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  2. Justin W. PriceApril 20, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks Maria. I've always been intrigued by the wisdom taht is associated with aging.

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  3. UnknownApril 21, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    I love the Broadway musical , "Rent"! One of the songs has a verse, "Forget regret, For your life is yours to miss!" It is a statement I wish to go by, but is difficult sometimes.

    Realization is scary. However, it is never too late...no matter where we are in our lives.

    It is a beautiful poem Justin!

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  4. Justin W. PriceApril 21, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Thanks you all for your comments. Look for another draft of this to be released soon!

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