Tag Archives: age

Mixed messages…

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

“… so older people are more at risk?” I could see the wheels turning. “How old are you now?” I told him. His eyes widened. “When did that happen?” I mentioned birthdays and their usual function of adding a year … Continue reading →

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The small dog and the gardener…

Posted on April 16, 2020 by

The grass had grown, was far too long, My mower wouldn’t cope. What if I trimmed it down a bit? That might work. I could hope. I got the trimmer all set up, The dog would not go in, Just … Continue reading →

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Ages #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

Ancient and modern Perfect juxtaposition Age becomes timeless

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Seeds of winter #tanka

Posted on December 5, 2019 by

The fruits of wisdom Grown on branches touched by frost Understand winter Tomorrow’s beauty set free Remembering yesterday For Colleen’s tanka challenge

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Faces #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

* Faces tell stories Written in stone and wrinkles Memories remain *

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Gathered #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 4, 2019 by

* Age remembers youth Sweet mysteries unfolding Riper fruit gathered *

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Gilding #midnighthaiku

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

* Spring long since faded Summer’s beauty falls away Age gilds the lily *

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Perspectives #writephoto

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

Age Heavy Weight of years Bending the back Making old bones creak Sighing for youth long lost For the first shy blush of spring The silent laughter of lovers All the rainbow colours of wonder Lost in a monochrome haze … Continue reading →

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Ageless Angel ~ Richard M. Ankers

Posted on April 25, 2019 by

Reblogged from Richard M. Ankers: She was that age, that ageless something Between rose petal cheeks and silver waves of fascination Where the foundations moved but the plans never changed Where her eyes only ever shone brighter, more acutely than … Continue reading →

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Twilight #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 6, 2019 by
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