Warrior poets~on 'the wrong side of forty'/

~ poets in their prime...not for the faint of heart ♥

Not for the faint of age~

dance of warrior poets

ravaged at the hands of time

fine wine and poesy in prime

history dials a perfect'd rhythm

dalliances of past allegiances

knowledge in presence of mind

twisted of limelight and tang

walkabouts through fallacies

drive-bys with blind eyes' status mode 

vitality of heydays cream'd piece de resistance

heightened maturity of springtime blooms

choice elation and darkly rhymed seasons 

unfamiliar mirror changes of  reflection's hills,

in classically tailor'd chef-d'oeuvre     accomplish'd 

treasured strokes of genius in vintage pen

written in flourishes of inky stain'd blood 

Author's Note

Reviews

[redflutterby]

Ah those crazy over forty poets... maturity and seasoning makes for more creativity? Probably...but its also about the need to write as much as we can while we still can. And being fearless in the expression of thoughts and emotions. Your right on the money with this piece... painting an amazing portrait of life on the other side. x

[Frieda P]

Extra spicy seasoning here for me please, there's gotta be something to this aging like fine wine, eh? Thanks so much Red.

[David Scott]

Dec 1969 baby... You had to know I was born in 69'. ;)
Best # eveahhhh!

[Frieda P]

Ha it SO figures, don't think I'm giving you a number buddy. ;-P

[David Scott]

Your ageless. Does it even matter?
No worries. I wouldn't believe a woman about here age anyhow. ;)

[Frieda P]

Ha it does when I look in the mirror and see another crinkle under my eyes. I wouldn't lie, just say it's none of your fooking business. ;-P

[David Scott]

Indeed! I know better than to ask. Maybe the mirror is getting old and cracking a little...?
I wouldn't worry about it.

[Lyn Anderson]

Can I have some cream'd tuna with that piece de resistance? Love it babe.

[Frieda P]

Cream'd tuna, really, is that for you or your p***y? Meow, thanks KL!

[Tomás Ó C..]

Heading for the forty mark myself in a few short years... scary!!!

[Frieda P]

Ha I freaked out when I turned 30, man I was clueless, wait til you you're approaching that next landslide!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Having kept my Muse to myself until well over 40, this resonates to my core. Youth has its advantages, but so does age - we get to a point where we can confidently say - this is me, this is my voice, this is my poetry - like it or don't.

As for the song, well - it's one with special meaning for me... So thank you, Frieda!

[Frieda P]

Exactly Rita....wow, how did you manage to keep it shut in for so long? I bet you're talking about the video of this one where she says 'this is for you daddy'....thank you!

[Rita L. Sev]

I was a "closet poet" - I wrote as a kid, then got caught up in "serous" pursuits. Wrote poems for my classes. Finally, with some urging from my husband, I started to share with other writers... actually, around this time last year! Best move I have ever made... :) And yes, you nailed my connection with the song, too... "Mirror in the sky, what is love..." :)

[Mark]

Being an over 40 poet myself, I think to write, at least to write anything but fluff, you need to feel. And in order to learn how to feel, you need to live. And experience. And usually ( but not exclusively,) that xomes with the passage of time. So heres to getting wiser with age, and better, like a fine wine. Salut!

[Frieda P]

I agree, we have so much more to reflect back on, and not as afraid to let 'er rip I think, there's a certain distinguishing cachet that comes with age. We earned it, indeed. Salut my friend!

[Addie Santos]

This is so beautiful. C r y i n g.

[Frieda P]

Thanks muchly, but I think you're too dang young for this group. ;)

[Addie Santos]

Ha baby, I have the innocence of a fifty-year-old.

[Frieda P]

No, seriously?

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Oh Oh I Don't Know .....I love Stevie and I love this poem Frieda! My favorite line: walkabouts through fallacies, drive-bys with blind eyes' status mode. Gee, I kinda sound like her with all the rasp of my cold. Ty Dear Frieda your poem is the reason I sang today:) feeling a wee bit better>>>>>

[Frieda P]

So jazz'd to put a wee smile on your face Queenie, thanks so much! ;-) Sing on..............

[David Scott]

Being just past forty myself, I think there will be much more to learn and give. Much more to live... and cherish and sorrow... and yes, write.
I love this song. Not my favorite version of it, but it sort of fits the poem with an "older" sounding vocal.
Yes, "RECREATION"!

[Frieda P]

OMG I might be older than you....geez I hate you now Scott. ;-) I meant, thanks muchly. It's not actually my favorite either but I thought it set the tone, yep...

[MAC]

You are the most prolific, unique and polished writers here at the café. The works often border on brilliance beyond the Café. Frieda I always read you but rarely know the words to express when reviewing such amazing work.

[Frieda P]

Ah you humble me Mark, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed this one and good to know you're hanging around. ;-)

[MAC]

I feel awful not being able to review so in fairness I tend to close my poems down but there are a handful of brilliant poets like you that I enjoy reading and have to make the time to do so. wouldn't want to cheat myself out of life's little pleasures. have a wonderfully day Frieda

[Frieda P]

You're too kind my friend, I don't consider myself a good review either, I just usually go with the way it makes me feel, to me that's poetry, if it moves me it's successful. Enjoy your Fat Tuesday as well.

[MAC]

pretty much the same here and did you just call me fat? lol

[Frieda P]

Ha of course not! Haven't you been to Mardi Gras, if not, you haven't lived.

[MAC]

a fan of it but sadly no...I live a very modest life. but I can imagine you a queen of it :)

[Frieda P]

First went to N'awlins for a teacher's convention and I was hooked ever since, been there five times, trying to make an even half dozen. ;-)

[Tate Morgan]

When we are lucky we manage to age gracefully like fine wine

[Frieda P]

"Tis what they say, that also means fermented Tate...ha