Man looking.

He stopped.
38.
It was neither young, nor old. It was sometimes young, and sometimes adult. But never old in any meaningful sense, except “too old” for quite a few things, already.
He looked around. It was quiet.
Some green fields,
blue skies,
some clouds gliding peacefully over the horizon.
Underneath him, rock. He felt steady.
And he felt alive, and happy.

Reviews

[William Liston]

This describes the lively, reflective mood quite well. I think the third and fourth lines give a good description of how people view the age of 38 ... some can consider it young, but few people would call it old. I enjoyed the imagery towards the end ... it gave meaning to the title. Thanks for sharing.

- William Liston

[Dave Ellis]

Thanks!
Love to hear your perception and thoughts about this. It's trying to be one of those instant moments, which has perhaps an small element of surprise, in the voice of the poem.
But mostly gratitude..
Thanks again.
:)

[Karmee]

wonderful write here, enjoyed

[Dave Ellis]

Thanks!! :)

[Stoned Immaculate]

As I read your work, I was compelled to recall the moment I experienced a moment of clarity when I was 23. Your poem appeals to my introverted nature.

[Dave Ellis]

Thank you, that's a very real and authentic compliment. Evoking important emotional moments is something special, and a heartwarming feedback. And I've always loved the inner life of more introverted people.

[Howard Savage]

Great poem I believe that deals with a man coming to grips with the maturing of the age. Great poem about a man taking the environment of the day. Quiet, Peaceful, Green, Blue skies, and a few Clouds, captivating the true reality of early morning, most peaceful time of the day.

[Dave Ellis]

Thanks! Once again, you point out something interesting, that I was only partially aware of, writing it. Coming to grips, and realizing, there is very firm ground.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a good age to still feel very much alive...i am 66 and still feel that aliveness...hope the speaker still understands the precious nature of life...when that age has doubled for him.

j.

[Dave Ellis]

Thank you, and great to hear. If the speaker has the same powerful sense of perception of nature, and love of life, at 66 - he would be very happy indeed.