May sparks of joy employ you this year, as you seek new ways to be the best version of you.
You’re young and idealistic, this is true.
That’s a great admirable thing to be for all the weather-beaten-adults to see.
Just take a moment, listening to them, I’m sure you’ll soon agree.
I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve already made this conclusion,
don’t dwell on it too long, as my goal is not to cause confusion.
Ration your youth wisely,
while you’re bright and lively.
Run down the road of what you love,
strive to experience all the places you’ve dreamt of.
Because if you wait for retirement and your older years of financial stability,
you may weep, when you realize your knees just don’t yield the same agility.
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Rowan Finley
Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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It's difficult for me to know where to start with a review of this book as it was, for me, an entirely unique experience and one that I'll probably never have again. I don't want that to be interpreted as unenjoyable but it has left me scratching my head a little and ruminating on its content, its themes and its characters.
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What a delightful reminder wrapped in rhyme! Youth is fleeting, and this piece nails the urgency of chasing dreams while you’re still spry.✨🙌
Strive for what places you wanna experience and the line further..." A good hit to motivation. It's giving 'We can do it' feeling 🤝
Hahaha yeah those knees!! But I counter this with the older people who wait for Retirement as long as they keep themselves healthy and strong they can go go go🤣🤣
This is so true. So many people wait for the time " to be right", until they're at a "certain place" in life and end up never seeeing their dreams to fruition. Carpe Diem 😊❤️
So true!🙃