Forever young

A thought in the style of Jimmy Yetts and Andrew Mitchell

Drinking from the fountain of youth 

requires that one isn't swayed by 

what others think of the 'taste'...

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

very thought provoking ... and i believe quite true ...as we learn to accept our true selves ...what others think, takes the seat at the back of the line or i think you are right ..our health/youth suffers .. i like where your haiku-like, Mitchell/Yetts poem takes me :)
E.

[Tony Jordan]

Hahah - a 'Mitchell-Yetts' it is !! Love it E!
If we are young-at-heart should we hide that in order to conform? no but the pressures from peers to 'behave' can make us unwilling and as you rightly point out - unwell.
Thank you for your thoughts E.
Much appreciated. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

forever young says i!!! ;)

[Tony Jordan]

well said E !
Hey that sounds familiar...lol
;p

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .................

[Beccy]

May you never lose the joy of the child within.

Beccy.

Merry Christmas and blessings to you and yours.

[Tony Jordan]

If Santa grants me that wish then I will always be blessed.
A very merry Christmas to you and Charlie and may 2017 be your year of years.
X

[horizon]

That is fun...and by the way the photograph of the baby is really cute

[Tony Jordan]

Thanks Horizon.
The baby is not mines lol. I like babies but I couldn't eat a whole one!! Lol
; p

[horizon]

Oh great then you should definitely go to my photos...there is photo of twins...check it out you'll just adore them

[Tony Jordan]

Yes, I saw them - thanks Horizon - awww...they remind me of my twin nieces (now in their late 20's) - they were inseparable until a certain boy came along ...haha

[horizon]

yaaa that was good...

[Pete]

this is very true and full of wisdom. as we age there is a tendency to "go along to get along". we lose ourselves along the way as life wears us down. "don't do that - what will the neighbors think?" we lose our daring. but to tap into that fountain we must let go of inhibitions and worries about what others may think. ah - to be young again. nice thought.

[Tony Jordan]

Precisely Pete. We cast our self adrift in order to 'fit I'm when people who are brave enough to exhibit their individuality should be celebrated. Thank you for reviewing this one and for your insights my friend. :)

[Valentine]

I had to laugh at this one as many times we ourselves do not like that taste. Love the little face in the picture. Valentine

[Tony Jordan]

It was a friend who had the flu who inspired the picture and the picture inspired the poem - strange how some things are connected so...
Thank you Valentine - I'm glad this made you laugh. :))

[Valentine]

, post something for me to read before I come back and snatch this baby. Kathie

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jac..]

A truly wise message in so few words, this shows that less is sometimes more. I think we need to keep our inner child alive rather than cast it out because "we're adults" now. Some would call it immaturity but I say we're having more fun than them. Thank you for sharing this!

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you Jack. Yes so true that we need to sustain that young 'us'. It is they who hold the key to why we are who we are. Why would we willingly lose touch with such a valuable friend?
Thank you for being so insightful young Jack ;)

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jack Peaslee)]

That's a true statement, one that some people seem to forget at some point in time. And you're welcome!

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Awesome little gem TJ youth resides on the inside. Starz x

[Tony Jordan]

It does that. I always smile when I see some of our 'elders' growing old disgracefully. heh heh
read moreIt does that. I always smile when I see some of our 'elders' growing old disgracefully. heh heh
Thank you for your review Starzy
x

[Tony Jordan]

thank you Starzy
:))

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You're welcome x

[Tony Jordan]

the 'read more' gremlin didnt like me returning the 'x' so I demurred to a double smile - hope that is okay...lol

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked and I understand this poem. We decide if the wine is sweet or if the day shall be good. Fountain of youth can be found if heart want to dance and sing. Thank you Tony for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Tony Jordan]

"Act your age... " is such a cynical put down Coyote but it is a regularly used weapon that kills the kid in us all.
Live and let live my friend.
Thank you for reading and commenting on this one.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Tony.

[Norman 223]

Thanks Tony, your poem sums up my life, perfectly.
I'm always doing it - my wife calls it second childhood. But only in the best possible taste. :-)

[Tony Jordan]

May you never grow out of it Norman. You're a gentleman and a schoolboy. God Bless mate.

[Alisa Js]

Happy holidays from across the way,

Yes, very true... true love starts from the inside out.. .and when one' beloved is viewed through the eyes of true love.. it is then true and lasting beauty is found along with eternal youth...

Lovely thoughts you shared.

Wishing you well.

Alisa

[Tony Jordan]

Wow Alisa - I never thought of that. It's a beautiful sentiment and it makes total sense now that you've told it me.
Thank you for your own lovely thoughts and for always sharing them.
Happy holidays to you too my friend and best wishes.

[Alisa Js]

Same to you from this side of the Pacific...

Alisa ;-)