I Used'ta - A Poem About Aging
I used ‘ta run
I used ‘ta play
I used ‘ta stay outside all day
I used ‘ta laugh
I used ‘ta sing
I used ‘ta not be scared of anything
I used ‘ta brag, I was so bold
I used ‘ta think I’d never grow old
But used ‘ta’s come and used ‘ta’s go
I’ve learned those things are just not so
My eyes now dim
My strength now gone
The songs I sing, have all been sung
Laughter is just a memory
Like the little boy I used ‘ta be.
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AUTHORThank you SheZoe,
This was actually inspired by an elderly gentleman that came into my office. He started talking about all the things he “used'ta” do and thus the poem was inspired. I'm sure there is much more that could be added, but I felt like it needed to remain "child-like" and simple.
i really like the child-like way this was written. and i am beginning to relate ;o)
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Thanks ralwus,
If you've got a tune to go with it, I'm all ears. LOL, it does make one stop and think though.
Nice little ditty ya got here. It could be a song. I still am a little boy sometimes, so says my wife. It's nice to read more new poets here.
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Thank you for your kind words akraus, so glad you enjoyed it.
I love the rhythm of this piece! And I love the message. It's bitter-sweet.
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Thank you Ms. Dangerous10, I am glad you enjoyed it and I look forward to reading your work.
o my goodness I love it! It comes off so easy but speaks a strong message... check out my work... Im just a beginner!
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Every day is a new and welcome adventure for me. Thanks for your comment, I'm glad it brought you a smile.
Aw, I love this, thanks so much I Usedta brought a big huge smile to my face and let me just say, there is so much more that awaits you and all great adventures, just expect them and make them great in your imagination. Imagination is the preview to lifes coming attractions :)
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Thanks for your enthusiasm Becca.
Oh I love this poem! So lighthearted and reminiscent! I'm off to read more from you, right away! : )
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Thank you notquitecorso, I'm glad you stopped by.
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Thank you notquitecorso, I'm glad you stopped by.
What a wonderful expression of the process of aging...it kept a light air throughout...but there is that twinge of nostalgia and sadness...so glad I found this.
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I do believe growing old does not have to be sad or lonely.
The gentelman who shared some of his used'ta's with me did so with humor, but for some reason I detected a deep sadness in his eyes.
That is why I chose to write it this way.
It's poignant and sad, but it's not the way aging must be, trust me! Sweet of you to capture that person's feelings about it, though.
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Thanks for your kind words shadowdrive.
Very awesome. and true.
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Thank you. True words spoken by on of my elderly customers.
Aww... that's such a sweet poem! I like it!
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