Comment from GeraldS

Excellent

Nicely stated. I liked your poem. I think you covered the topic of '60 years' very well with just the few words you used. Whatever a person's age, the importance of how they have lived their life can't be understated.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016

Thank you for your observations.

Comment from Saikripa

Excellent

Pleasant and sweet poem. Elegant flow of words though it could be a little more crisp by cutting down a few words like mostly pronouns which are avoidable.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2016

Thank you for the good suggestions.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

A wonderful message for this "Growth Poem" contest. Sixty years is a great milestone and you have given credence to the life lived in them. Well done and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2016

Thank you for your nice words.

Comment from Kaydoe

Excellent

A lovely growth poem about being 60 yrs of age and the path we live behind,
hopefully for the best. This poem rhymes well and also a great read. Good
luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2016

Thank you for your insightful comments.

Comment from joannakruk

Excellent

Great piece, very clever use of sixty minutes and seconds as a reference to the significance of the age. I love the line: the sum of years is less important than what you used them for - I absolutely agree. Some live their entire lives without stepping out of their 'safety zone' or making a concerted effort to change the world. This is a sad state of affairs. The biggest changes have oftentimes have been imparted by people during their 'later years' - experience and age only a beneficial factor.
Thank you for sharing.
Jo

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2016

Thank you for your careful reading of my poem. I'm happy you agree that growth is for all ages, not just the young.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That is so true, we all grow in those years, mentally and emotionally and we all hope we have left a footprint along the way. Excellent contest entry. Good luck.
xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2016

Thank you Sandra for the good observations.

Comment from Bill O'Bier

Excellent

I very much enjoyed your story. The descriptive language flowed well. Good luck in the contest.
Thanks so much for sharing
Bill

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you for your positive feedback.

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

This is such a wonderful, positive message for anyone turning
60.
Great rhyming couplets convey up thoughts about the person.
this would make a great greeting card.
good luck in the contest.
Nancy

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you for your positive comments.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

What a delightful poem to share with someone special! Though you don't mention who it is, I'm sure they'll be thrilled with your kind words.

Favorite lines:
Whatever way you count them, six decades or three score,
the sum of years is less important than what you used them for

Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you for your encouragement.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A good way to show growth, a sixty year old person grow a lot through the Years and at sixty a great circle is complete depending on what you have learned and how much you have grown.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thank you for your good comments.