Tag Archives: Reflection

After Your Day Is Gone

Posted on March 13, 2026 by oldmainer

Youth, capturing the worldVision without knowledgeExpectations unbridledLife there for the taking Decisions, randomly madeActions, indiscriminately takenResults, swept into realityThe future, changed without recourse But age challenges paradigmsExperience, embraces the psycheChallenges your decisionsConclusions held now suspect Time inserts it’s wisdomQuestions your … Continue reading →

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Age Is Up To You

Posted on March 8, 2026 by oldmainer

I don’t know why I didn’t see it coming, but I am not surprised. Over the years, I have been guilty of that on many occasions. It seems I have a proclivity for staring at the sunset while everyone else … Continue reading →

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The Value Of A Tear

Posted on February 2, 2026 by oldmainer

I don’t know if those that know me would agree, but, I am a softy. Maybe not externally. I mean, I don’t fold if a harsh word is spoken, or tend to take every affront personally. No, that’s not me. … Continue reading →

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Leave The Light On

Posted on January 14, 2026 by oldmainer

If I were young again,I’d pay attentionTo that little known dimensionA taste of endless timeIt’s just like waterIt runs right through your fingersChris SmitherLeave The Light On In my youth, I had it good. Still do today. The difference is, … Continue reading →

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Time Travel

Posted on December 31, 2025 by oldmainer

I read a post recently written by a Quaker minister that was a reflection on friends, old and new. He is reaching an age where his contribution to his congregation is more about experience then it is about energy and … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on September 9, 2025 by oldmainer

Inspiration is like a lover Unexpectedly metExciting to engageUrgently pursuedCompelling to embraceOft gone by morning

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Weeds

Posted on September 7, 2025 by oldmainer

Cast upon the worldSeeds unbornWithout identityLife enter Origin unknownUnimportantA new lifeUndetermined An embryoDriven by genesCreating itselfWithin a new world Beauty subjectiveFlowers prolificSubduing the lesserGrasping control Yet the weedStrength emboldenedContinues to grow While value accused Seasons consume Blossoms wither Flowers retreatGardens … Continue reading →

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And Then I Cried

Posted on August 28, 2025 by oldmainer

I have been around a long time. A very long time. Some might say too long. But be that as it may, I have had the opportunity to experience a lifetime of wars, peace, and foremost, change. Life for me … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spell Success

Posted on December 7, 2024 by oldmainer

Over my lifetime, I am sure I must have run into, or a least rubbed elbows with, every personality type of person from A to Z. However, it wasn’t until I was in my thirties that I realized that I … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on October 26, 2024 by oldmainer

Today never really ends It just becomes tomorrow

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