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Tara Connor's avatar

This is so perfectly stated. I love it. And I am wearing one my favorite pairs of Darn Toughs that just seem to get better with age, just like us!

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thank you, Tara! I'm pretty rough on socks, so I have yet to find a pair that gets better with age. But I keep looking!

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Pete Damon's avatar

Really nice

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Adam Lombard's avatar

I'm glad you enjoyed the poem, Pete! Thanks for taking the time to comment. :)

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Dick Whyte's avatar

Dam another stunner - so glad to be reading your work this cold autumn morning in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thanks, Dick! I'm glad you enjoyed this. :)

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Lois Thomson Bowersock's avatar

Great poem and your thoughts are very inspiring and insightful. About the socks… I’ll pass on that one. My feet enjoy to be foot-loose and fancy-free. However, feel free to get a pair and wear them for me if you want.

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thanks, Lois! I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. And I'll keep building my comfy sock collection. 👍

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Treasa's avatar

A beautiful tender poem. Today my socks are cheap and comfy but leave black fluff balls between my toes.

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thank you, Treasa! And comfy is the sock attribute that really matters! 😊

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Daniel Henderson's avatar

That last stanza hits perfectly! Great job.

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thank you, Daniel! :)

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Malcolm J McKinney's avatar

Age

Like fog,

Creeps in on little cat feet.

So pet the cat.

Good poem Adam.

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thanks, Malcolm!

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Autumn Minnitte's avatar

"Growing" old.... Yes!

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thanks, Autumn!

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An K.'s avatar

Thank you!!

… I love my socks!!

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thank you, An! I'm so happy you enjoyed the poem. (And I'm glad you have good socks!)

(Also... the dog in your profile picture is adorable!)

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An K.'s avatar

Thank you! I wish I could write like that!!

Thanks! Me too!! Life sucks when ya have cold feet!! LOL

He ( Teddy ) knows it too and is not afraid to use it … he knows that I’m a whimp and a pushover!

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Vanessa's avatar

Very Nice 😊 I am grappling with the concept of growing older. I like the message & the way Adam delivers it. Like a fine wine 🍷

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thank you, Vanessa! I really appreciate the comment. :)

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Jeff RE's avatar

This is wonderful! Love it.

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thank you! :)

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Jeff RE's avatar

A well deserved compliment.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Brilliant, Adam! Thank you!

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Adam Lombard's avatar

Thanks, Paul! I appreciate that.

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