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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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Exploring the intersection of knowing and being
vida equilibrada é a chave do sucesso
محمد القربي
poetry, short story, novel, MLT, medical lab technology, self help, mind management
this app has always been difficult to navigate for me
Sachin Singh's Institute for Power and Prosperity
Myworldview
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And who loves Rock and Roll!
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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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