They did not grow old

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Lady Pixie's thoughts on Remembrance Day
  • November 2022 monthly contest
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They did not grow old
as those of who are left grew old.
They died in the vigour of their youth
fixed, forever, in fading sepia
in their life's prime.

Not for them austerity,
not for them the messiness,
the ageing, the slow death
of youthful hopes in
a waste of spirit.

Not for them the child's smile
nor yet the anxieties of life.
Not for them the love
or its workings out and pitfalls
just the memory glorious.

They gave their todays for our tomorrows
and as I leaf through the photographs,
the memories now beginning to fade,
I wonder what they would have made of
what we have done with it?

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PixiehoffPixiehoff3 months agoAuthor

Thank you so much, DampKitten xxxxx

DampKittenDampKitten3 months ago

That's a fantastic piece. Not only do I like your theme, which is uniquely appealing, but I find your word placement particularly unusual and refreshing. This is refined and masterful with a thought-provoking conclusion. Congrats on your win.

PixiehoffPixiehoff5 months agoAuthor

Thank you x

PixiehoffPixiehoff5 months agoAuthor

Thank you so much, Gay Kat and Black Queen 💕💕

GayKatGayKat5 months ago

It's Beautiful,,, Yes!

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Hallo Pixie!

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Congratulations this is truly a beautiful poem, it deserves to win! 🏆

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The Black Queen 👩🏿 and Gay kat 👩🏼‍!

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PixiehoffPixiehoff5 months agoAuthor

Thank you, Melissa xxxxx

PixiehoffPixiehoff5 months agoAuthor

Thank you, Jeff xxxxx

AnonymousAnonymous5 months ago

🏅 ⭐ Pixie Wins 🏅 ⭐

Dear Pixie,

Congratulations 🎉 Pixie for winning 🎇 Literotica's Writer'🖋️ 🖊️ award 🏆 for this lovely 😍🌹 poem.

Your the best Pixie in all you do.

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