Only the Young (poem) by Ronald W. Hull on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by DM Yates (Reader)

Reviewed on April 19, 2014

This is wonderful. I loved it, and funny thing, it's just how I felt when I was younger.

Reviewed on April 18, 2014

Very beautiful. It is amazing how quickly does pass us by and in what seems like a blink of an eye, twenty, thirty years has passed. Wonderfully written.

Reviewed by June Marshall

Reviewed on April 17, 2014

I did not realize I became so old so quickly and lost that thrill-seeking mindset I used to have. Now I am cautious and reluctant to make changes for sure. As we age we must give up the task of creating a future for our children and let them pursue their own internal drive. Thanks Ron for the reminder

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on April 15, 2014

Sadly, as is evidenced by far too many of our so-called adult populous masquerading as grown ups, the adolescent mentality prevails and the "generation" now and tomorrow is apt to not grab the brass ring of maturing. We live in dumbing-down-times.

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on April 14, 2014

I enjoy the "new thoughts" as I sit silently amongst the youth of today. Of course, with their technology and 'instant' infomation they are so way ahead of so many born decades before. Let them search, fly, and find!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Diana Legun (Reader)

Reviewed on April 14, 2014

I feel great acceptance and optimism in this poem. It reads along like a Spring Break romp and the reader comments reveal how well you honed in on the crux of the issue. Your photo choice surely radiates the exuberance of this poem, Ron. Very good. ~~ Diana

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on April 14, 2014

An absolutely wonderful piece of poetry! Loved the lyrical flow and the wisdom of what you wrote...every word truth...

Anna

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on April 14, 2014

That's why I try to be young at heart as my body keeps aging, so I never stop learning.

Reviewed by Kathy Parenteau

Reviewed on April 13, 2014

This is a very inspirational thought provoking write. Cleverly written every verse
perfect. Message taken. Thank you.

Kathy

Reviewed by Diana Wiles

Reviewed on April 13, 2014

Yes..my Dad used to sigh at our discussions and say philosophically "you can' t put an old head on young shoulders'...and it's true...each generation does it their way...some things the same, others very different, but we oldsters always think our ways were the best...
Fingers crossed for the future..
Diana....

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

There is some kind of special energy that comes with not knowing that something is impossible. So many times we see the proof that if we believe it will be so, it finds a way to be so. Nice rhyme and rhythm in this offering, Ron.

Reviewed by Isabella Koldras

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

"Who was there to guard youth from pain and death - youth
who could not, who had never been able to, guard itself?
Did they know too little?
Or was it that they knew to much, and therefore thought
they knew it all?" Agatha Christie, Nemesis.

Your poem, Ron...seized it bravely. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed by E Phillips

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

I laugh with and compliment youngsters, not because they are funny or witty. So far it has kept them from shooting me.

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

Well nice poem but my wife and I are still - Doing IT! Whatever that maybe. Yes, the question is: What IS an adult. Answer: A GROWNUP KID!
LOL JMD

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

good poem, Ron though i beg to differ with its conclusion .... i guess it depends how you feel and how well your body responds to its commands before it eventually stops functioning ...

Reviewed by J. Roseline

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

The difference between youth and age is experience and that is one bog thing... A good topic for tofay

Reviewed by Karen McKeever

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

Ah, the lessons learned and so very true, "Only the young can do it, not me and you!" Great ending, Ron.

Love and Dreams, Karen

Reviewed by Shirley Long

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your magnificent poem today. Each verse reflects on how youth has such a care-free spirit and really just go with the flow. Their spirits and minds are at ease more so than the elders, I agree, each generation comes and they goes. Thanks for the write.

Reviewed by audrine max

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

very good point, mr. ron. Figuring things out on your own draws excitement and fear. It's like opening a huge gate to numerous possibilities. Mistakes are ours to commit for us to learn. Still, we do need even a small window to look through, so we can prepare for those possibilities. No matter how stubborn our generation can be or the next to mine. We need a bit of wisdom from the elders to have some sort of a less ignorant decision. Thank you for sharing this. It is something to think about.

Reviewed by Michael Schafer

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

With age, comes wisdom and clarity that my youth never knew. Muhammad Ali said something to the order of, "A man who views the world at 50 the same way he did at 30 has wasted 20 years of his life." I,m still learning, and I,m not through.

Michael D.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

I pretty much concur with your poem, Ron. Each generation becomes outlandish to the one before. My generation heralded rock and roll, the devil's music, free love and took drugs out of the ghetto and made them available for everyone. We also took on the social issues of the day. And now we are paying for all that excess. There is a quote, don't know who said it, but it goes like this . . . "Anyone can be president in America. That's the problem."

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

I remember this feeling of being invinsible in my younger years. Now as I grow older I smile at the "younger generation" for they don't realize that soon--very soon they to will be looking back at the things they did and wondering how they made it through. Very well written. made me think back to when i was full of ambitions and carefree. Never believe anything bad would happen to me.
hug
Kathy

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

If the young ones do not have any courage to do anything, that will be the time when we have to worry for their future.

A good write, and a great message.

Sandie