Just A Number

Terry Collett's work set my mind in motion for this work.

As I grow older

And look back in time

I have no regrets for all time

I have loved and lost 

And loved again

And again

As my life passed by

And boy did it fly

But then again

That's Life

Now I had a vision

When a youth

Of being 20 and out of my youth

Now I look on that vision

When no longer a youth

Not past my prime and I hope not my youth

But the turn of an ankle

The lift of skirt

I remember my youth 

Reviews

[JayceeC]

Again, I think this tighter style serves you well. My burning question is why the form change for the last line and I would tighten the last line to just "youth remembered" my could be optional, but not needed.
I think I'd look at the last line either way. and play with the look if you bring the form back in..to change or not to change...that is always the poets question.

[Willard Wells]

I wanted the last line as stand alone. Raj had some ideas which made since to a point, but I did not want "and", because it was and either or. Now that I have made changes to it, I can see I could just make it a verst. So maybe I wll change that. Thanks for reading and commenting.

[Perkele.7885]

the turn of an ankle and the lift of a skirt; and Ithought you were alter boy material

line 3 regret should be pleural, I think
line 7 past should be passed
last line add the word and between ankle---the

[Willard Wells]

Thank Raj, I knew I needed your eyes on it. Appreciate the read and comments.

[Chirag Kumar]

Your poem gives a strong message of living life by one's own terms and being unapologetic in our attitude. The intensity of determination of a person to pursue a vision and achieve it is far more important than his or her age. Well written Willard :)

[Willard Wells]

Thank you young man and I would say I have walked some dirt to draw an assortment of views on life and the human species. I like to share the positive side as we too often are shown the negative. I value your reads and comments.

[Gee]

No regrets,just "what ifs" Is youth wasted on the young,probably,but it ain't until age and experience slap your face that you realise this

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for read and yes you have the correct facts.

[Gee]

Yu are most welcome

[~]

Ahhh, the motto of my life-- live and love without any regrets!!! Always young at heart! :D

[Willard Wells]

Damn straight. Thank you again for spending time with my work.

[~]

:D welcome!

[Tina]

Wonderfully written. I think age is just a number as well! People can experience things at any age that cause them to mature quickly, and some are just wise beyond their years. Age is just a number and the importance people see in it can be quite intimidating.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you Tina I always value your view.

[jeannemarie coulter]

excellent penning about the passing and the not so passing of life

[Willard Wells]

Age is just a number and even as our body fades, the mind's a playground to enjoy and relief and dream of youth..