LIFELINE POETRY PROMPT | POETRY | POETRY PROMPT | 2023
August’s Second Week Prompt Of Lifeline
"Growing old is not just about the passing of years, but the accumulation of experiences, memories, and the priceless wisdom that only time can bestow." -Unknown
I am not that old. However, the feeling of growing old is accompanied by the emergence of nostalgia. As the years go by, individuals often find themselves reflecting on their past experiences and cherishing memories that have shaped their lives.
Today, when I reflect on my life, I find the maturity, wisdom, and freedom I achieved by growing old. This reflection gives me a sense of transformation in myself and fosters a deeper appreciation for the journey that has led to the present.
Growing old can come with so many physical changes. Sometimes these physical changes can lead to feelings of frustration and loss, especially when you are approaching old age. Overcoming the struggles and adapting to the change is part of the process of growing old.
As you grow, you gain a new perspective on the ups and downs of life. This gives you a sense of acceptance, which allows you to find peace in their journey.
In a nutshell, growing old involves embracing the nostalgia of the past, meeting the challenges of the present, and embracing the possibilities of the future.
This week’s prompt is,
"Compose a poem that captures the beauty and wisdom that come with growing old. Reflect on the journey of life, the passage of time, and the unique perspectives that only age can bring. Use vivid imagery to convey the emotions and experiences that accompany the later stages of life."
I want to invite all the poets from Lifeline. I hope you will like this prompt.
Dr. Fatima Imam Orla K. Bhavna Narula Riaz Laskar Ellie Jacobson Josh Balerite Acol Dr. Preeti Singh Giulietta Passarelli Trista Signe Ainsworth Kimberly Hampton Nilsson Carolyn F. Chryst, Ph.D. Dan J Bonaventure Barry Anthi Psomiadou Colleen Millstead Destiny S. Harris I. Trudie Palmer Kristy Westaway Pierce McIntyre Obinna Uruakpa Abbey Streett Imani Talim Deepak Paul Jenine Bsharah Baines Troy B. Jordan Margie Willis Venkataraman Mahalingam Arbab Z. Sabiqa Nasir Ali JoMae Spoelhof D. Blake Champion Anastasia Soul Gypsy Kyomi O’Connor Marilyn Glover Brown Boi Daniel T Parkins Greg Proffit Yael Shira Ilana Lydia Nicole Sponsel Vanilla Being Neera Handa Dr. Erica J Nick Cuccovia Pratibha Mohanty Sally A Mortemore Asim Nori Katie Anderson Elledit Graham Cooke Ashley Scrawls Aakash Dahal Sweedle Jenny Lane Austin Petti Love Harry Stefanakis Ira Robinson Rick Bartrand Jade Hadfield Francis B. Sally Prag Jamario Cantrell Kitty Williams Teisha LeShea A.X. Bates MzDiamond Mary Louisa Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD June Kirri Malyaban Bal Me Dy Desarae Black Jennica Rose Elvie Lins❤️
Jaylee Reign Annie Wang Eko BP Asim Nori Stavroula Sanida Wingeddonkey Sally A Mortemore Kristina Oberlander Victoria Gregg T.J. Hübner Aj Bhardwaj C.R. Stacy Robin Oakman Jessica Wolf Jade Willow Kavya Janani. U Sharing Randomly Jean Elizabeth Glass RBGraham Ntathu Allen Doa Demir Ann Christine Tabaka Klara Jane Holloway Shereen Bingham Vinay Thum Deepa N Swamy Elin Melaas Manu Juneja David Fertitta M. C. Rose Cara J. Jaye Harvard Lim Little Monster DMTakeshi Sadee Bee Roxanne Barbour Anastasia S. Manyonga Zuri Pommerenk Connie Song Annine Massaro Ali Al Zaak Cendrine Marrouat Jean Carfantan Kartika Lestari Hannah LaDuke Joseph Lieungh Vashni Stories Kelly Aluna Martone Patricia Pixie❤ K.M. Fullerton J.R. Sonder Breezy Omy Carmen Dawn Ricardo Böck Drashti Shroff Monoreena Acharjee Majum Agnes Laurens Ravyne Hawke Kevin Jahleel Ishimwe Joe Merkle Sharing Words Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) George Ochsenfeld Lola Rosario Aponte L Burton Mher Manoekjan Evergreen Eden Sinus Kosinus Rhonda Marrone Elena Cooper Shuntay Wright 🌈LIFE LESSON Jake Hilden Rose Lee Danna Z James Raven Kai Rose, B.Comm Enne Baker Amy Christie Francis Edwards, published writer Brittney A Baron USK (Yusuke Koyama) Simon May Kysha M. J. Goode-Leake Anastasia Kunal Mehra Ashley J.J. White Mihika Jindal Gaharwar LIN Niknesha Hairston Kensu Fetsani Julia Heussler Jordan Nguyen Nikolaos Skordilis Josie Quinn Maria Rattray George Lamptey Daniel R. Fincher Inna Orjola Francesco Carrubba Cristina Cattai Camille Parker Breathe & Be Still Sally A Mortemore
Ejike Jemimah Shahzad Baloch Ishita Jindal Caroline de Braganza Ejike Jemimah Joe Palomo Michael Cappelli Miles Powell Amy Ganser The Truth As I Know It Heal with Sumit Sherryann Flemmings KM Bernard Poetic Pointings Caroline Mellor Robert G. Longpré — [he/him] — Canadian métis Martin Von Mars KM Bernard Damian Sebouhian Malini Suma Narayan Niall O’Connell, Maged Ait Abbi Michelle Jimerson Morris Enne Baker Carolina Smith ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE Summi Sinha Keyana McGhee Gerald Reid Mayur Sonowal
Debra Davis Linde Chen Kathy is RedBirdRhymes Pallavi Michelle Lovett, LCSW, E-RYT Mohammad Hammash Theodore McDowell Mustapha El Hajj
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