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.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The older we get the wiser we get, at least most of us, we must not forget that just cause we mature doesn't mean we cannot enjoy a little immaturity. Having fun does not stop at our youth.

[Frieda P]

Wise words Dale, you must be old haha ;-) Thanks my friend.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Hey I am not old, just age challenged. :)

[Frieda P]

Did you say brain challenged? ;-P

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I'd have to have a brain in order for it to be challenged, :)

[Jack...]

The older I get, the older I get. Like looking in an old catalog and seeing myself as I was, then realizing I am way out of style. However, one thing that will never go out of style to me is your wonderful poetry Frieda. This one changed my focus a bit and allowed my batteries to recharge a little (I didn't even know they were rechargeable). This was wonderfully written and even though the wrinkles hurt, it brought a smile to my face.

All (kid)ding aside...you never cease to amaze and impress me with your talent.

[Frieda P]

Ah you don't have to worry Jack, wrinkles always make a man look more attractive and that worn look is acceptable. As long as your ink doesn't snag one, it's all good. Thanks so much.

[Jack...]

I was thinking about this poem on my drive home last night and it dawned on me...I am less above 40 than I am below it...that's a good thing, right?

[Frieda P]

Ha you and your numbers! Figures you'd have equations in yer head...whatever gets your though the day Jack, it's all good. ;-)

[Jack...]

yep...figures.... :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Quite a piece of writing my dear.When you are younger you see things very differently than when you get older and as they say wiser .

[Frieda P]

Or just crankier with more wrinkles...ha, thanks so much Vidya, thought we needed a tribute for all of us 'over the hill' or so they say, poets.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Ha They will never catch me over that frickin hill.I have all intentions to move in with peter pan in never never land and never never grow old.

[Frieda P]

Oh flying right next to you pazzo. ;-)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Damn skippy you are :)