Once
I was
young and fresh.
Now, old and wise
as the damn patina covers my youth.
Inspired by Eugi’s Weekly Prompt – Patina – December 30, 2019
The word reminds me of how we don’t necessarily age gracefully or completely intact with the inner vision of ourselves. :)
Thanks, Eugenia!
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Old and wise is all well and good but I wouldn’t mind going back a little and being a tad younger and more foolish!
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I’d like to be wise with a bod of a 20 year old! #GOALS
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There’s a thought.
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Tja, but it will never happen! lol
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Nice take.
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:) Thanks!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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I can’t seem to get the patina out of my beard. Great work!
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LOL I don’t know, green’s not so bad! ;) Glad you enjoyed this piece, Bartholomew. :)
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I too am old, but if being wise is only a patina, maybe I should go for something with more meat on its bones. I’ve got it — I’m a wise-ass!
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No, no! Aged looking is the patina! Being a wise-ass is the wisdom. ;)
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Thank goodness! (despite goodness being a quality which Mae West didn’t find helpful):
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LOL She certainly was one of those! :)
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ah you just documented my thoughts!
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:) Great minds! ;)
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Yep, unfortunately true, Susi! Well done and thank you for participating!
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Thanks, Eugenia! Or do you prefer Eugi now?
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Very nicely crafted!! Love it.
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:) Thank you so much~
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Story of life!
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Yes!! :)
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