Youth Poem by Sonya Florentino

Youth

Rating: 5.0


Ah, Youth
Everyone loves you
Everyone is envious of you
So, Youth
What do you do?
You do nothing but be you!

For Youth-
It will not last
Alas!
It goes by fast
So, Youth
Take a breath
Leave the others
to do the rest

Yes, Youth
Take your time
Make sure to
Live life
Be wise
Bide your time
You have till
half-past five

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Irenio Bero 29 July 2009

hi sonya! how are you! I loved the poem you wrote about the youth! it conveys the blessings and the responsiblities that come along with the the prime of youth! thanks! keep well dear sonya! please check out my new poem: inherited torment

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Jack Williams 07 December 2009

Witty ending. Like it.

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Alf Hutchison 06 November 2009

Hello Sonya...I had a fantastic youth and am oh so grateful... but I don't miss it...especially being in by half past five... very enjoyable thanks for the invite Regards Alf

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Walterrean Salley 03 November 2009

Very reflective. The place where we all want to set up camp and never leave. I wish the young people can learn these serious lessons while they're young; it will help them to grow older wisely. Beautifully done. 10

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Susan Jarvis 12 August 2009

Oh so true, and the last line's a hoot! S :)

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nomad omnia 04 August 2009

Now I know why I keep asking 'is that the time already? ' A gentle and insightful warning for the young...unfortunately too late for me, Sonya. Love it. N

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Sonya Florentino

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Manila, Philippines (residing NYC)
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