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“It takes a long time to become young.” Pablo Picasso
In the mirror I am older now,
the taut youthful skin a little sallow,
and at times my body cries to slow,
but there is another me
who resides behind my eyes,
looking out on the world
as I have always done,
the young me
who lives past age.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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O absolutely yes.
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“My mind is nineteen; it’s my body that I have problems with,” my Grandmother used to tell me. We never really grow up do we?
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No we don’t, but that’s okay, thank you for sharing that VJ.
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Welcome, Paul.
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Age is judged by the appearance of our body, yet spirit has no age, it simply offers who we are. I love seeing spirit through the eyes.
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Yes, it is the best way to see, many thanks Astrid for sharing that.
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That’s a good way of putting it, Astrid.
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🙂
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That quote is truth😊
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It sure is 🙂
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Great words from you too.
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Many thanks Cheryl 🙂
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We are who we are inside, even though many societies attempt to marginalize that
spirit as we age. I say good luck keeping this old coot down (Ha!)
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Yes, reigned in at society level, but unleashed inside, I like your spirit Sandy.
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Ain’t that the truth 😂 . For those of us who may have crested the hill.
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Lol, but only outwardly remember.
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Yes, internally we are still youthful.
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Absolutely 🙂
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Yes, this is very true! I still feel like I am forty!
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Ha, we are twins, thanks Dwight.
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Rock on!!!
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Oh, maybe that would make me twenty instead!!
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Lol, I like your thinking, 20 it is 🙂
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:>)
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the young me… so true.
Love it, Paul. 🙂
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Thank you so much Amy
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I have a “young me / who lives past age,” too. I like how you say that the young me “resides behind my eyes.” You’ve captured this feeling perfectly.
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Thank you very much Liz, I like that you have that ‘seeing’ way too.
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🙂
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Ahh wisdom is the refresher course, the real youth! Awesome Paul!❤️👍
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Thank you so much.
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Reblogged this on Art, Photography and Poetry.
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Great piece so well penned. Love the imagery. Have reblogged. Have a great day.
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That is is very generous indeed, thank you.
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My pleasure. Best Regards.
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🙂
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Cheers
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Didn’t feel the truth of this until reaching middle age!
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No time like the aware time though 🙂
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I love that quote!
I’ve thought for a while now, that youth is wasted on the young 🙂
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Yes, I guess we need maturity to appreciate youth 🙂
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haha yes, it is a tragedy!
You are so right…behind it all, we feel the same, then get such a shock when we have a glance in the mirror lol. Well, I guess I should speak for myself 🙂
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I think you’re on the money for most of us.
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OMG Paul!!! A totally stunning poem and message!! Please be sure to include this as a candidate for your “Best of” book!!
Love your lines :
In the mirror I am older now, . . .
but there is another me
who resides behind my eyes,
looking out on the world
as I have always done,
the young me
Wow! You have perfectly captured the way I feel too and for most readers I’m willing to bet, too!!! Bellissimo, Paul!!! A real classic masterpiece!!!
Chuck
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Wow, thank you indeed Charles, this really spoke to you, thanks for sharing your thoughts, much appreciated.
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My pleasure, Paul!!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Don’t Miss Reading this poem!!!
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Well thank you so much for doing that Charles, wonderful
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Always happy to share your works, Paul!
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We all seem to be as one. Young at heart and in spirit. Never mind the old bones. Great poem, Paul!
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Yes, never mind the old bones, thank you Chris.
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Priceless, Paul! :-)) Thank you for sharing these motivating poem. Michael
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So glad you liked it, I guess age brings deeper reflections at times.
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I love this – it puts into words just how I feel too
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Thank you Lyn.
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