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old folks count
by Charlie Morgancurrency rides the fastest horse
wins another generation by a nose.
he's fresher than other jockeys who
tote an extra 8 years, older bones.
the race a granny-geared gallop of memories
brought to a short life on the home-stretch
and man is busy sewing hemlines on the skirt
of his youth, now frayed by uninmportance.
kicked to the curb, a plastic cup of life
invested in averages: % live; % die; balance
a thought only in God's mind, His menu of chores
a short list. live in the world; be of Me.
03/31/2008 Posted on 03/31/2008
Copyright © 2026 Charlie Morgan
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 03/31/08 at 04:18 PM "live in the world; be of Me." LOVE the way you paraphrase this thought. I guess that's our journey (those counting ole folks, anyway) at the very heart. With that map to travel by, my particular juncture is; and exactly what/who is this me I'm to be of? and WHY is this world we're to live in so oppositional to that very person and the very way to travel? Really loved this, Chaz.
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| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 03/31/08 at 07:35 PM Ah, yes... I loved stanza 2 and the two closing lines point the way. Well done. |
| Posted by Mara Meade on 03/31/08 at 09:04 PM An affirmative "mmm" is my prelude; you captured well the feelings of growing older and how it feels. This goes on my Favs. |
| Posted by Mary Frances Spencer on 04/01/08 at 03:57 AM I think we are all galloping in this race...towards which finish line though I wonder. You've provoked and inspired me here Chaz, love it! MFS |
| Posted by Laurie Blum on 04/02/08 at 02:43 PM Another well crafted poem that makes me think and touches my emotions. Nice! |
| Posted by Tony Whitaker on 04/05/08 at 10:46 AM So many similes, so little time in the grand scheme of His plan. Beautiful Charlie! |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 04/08/08 at 02:46 AM You always fill my soul with awe. Thank you for this vivid oomph, this poem. |
| Posted by Michael Faraday on 09/19/08 at 02:44 AM well said and all that jazz! enjoyed this one. cheers, m |
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