“The old man’s face” by carl D’Agostino

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February 4, 2014

Carl D'Agostino

Categories: poetry Carl D'Agostino Tags: old man poem

28 responses to ““The old man’s face” by carl D’Agostino”

M. R.
February 18th, 2014 at 01:15

What’s with the syllable count …? I’ve obviously missed something importink!

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 18th, 2014 at 06:08
  
  I often spend a lot of time on some things so that there are the same amount of syllables or beats in every line of the poem often 11 or 14 in this case 8 syllables per line. Takes a lot of reworking.
  
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  - M. R.
    February 18th, 2014 at 11:38
    
    Wow!
    Like, WOW!
    
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lulu
February 5th, 2014 at 08:25

I love faces and take so many photos of them, each time wondering what story is in mine.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 18th, 2014 at 06:11
  
  Me too.
  
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  - lulu
    February 18th, 2014 at 08:25
    
    Just passed through Miami on my return from Cuba. Did you hear me say hello?
    
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  - Carl D'Agostino
    February 18th, 2014 at 08:29
    
    Yes, I did. Oh thank you for that information. I was fearful I would have to have my meds adjusted for hearing voices again. Whew.
    
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clinock
February 5th, 2014 at 00:58

Let’s face it …we are all beautiful if we let it shine through us…lovely photo and poem Carl…

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 18th, 2014 at 06:12
  
  Wisdom in that indeed.
  
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pattisj
February 4th, 2014 at 23:25

What a great shot, Carl.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 18th, 2014 at 06:12
  
  Often rare to find perfect fit poem and pic.
  
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seeker
February 4th, 2014 at 22:02

Never take off that face and be proud of those lines. 8×8 I did count. Wonderful post.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 18th, 2014 at 06:13
  
  Thanks Seeker.
  
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poemsandponderings
February 4th, 2014 at 10:21

As long as you don’t have “hash marks” you’re still doing okay..

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 4th, 2014 at 10:30
  
  Howsabout just pot marks.
  
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Let's CUT the Crap!
February 4th, 2014 at 09:30

This is a rather handsome fellow. I don’t know what you’re talking about. 😀

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 4th, 2014 at 10:31
  
  Funny how our perceptions change on this with the passage of decades. Or centuries as the case may be.
  
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  - Let's CUT the Crap!
    February 4th, 2014 at 12:09
    
    After your comment, I clean my glasses. That fellow still looks good. 😀
    
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Lori Lipsky
February 4th, 2014 at 09:01

Beautiful, Carl.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 4th, 2014 at 10:33
  
  Think I’ll soon be joining him for dominoes coupla times a week. That is if I can remember where the stupid park is at.
  
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  - Lori Lipsky
    February 6th, 2014 at 20:26
    
    I just played dominoes with my parents today. I visit once a week and we play games. Dominoes, Rummikub and Pinochle are the current favorites.
    
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Snoring Dog Studio
February 4th, 2014 at 07:53

I meant, I’m wearing out my face. Both are true, though. Ah, English grammar!

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Snoring Dog Studio
February 4th, 2014 at 07:53

This is wonderful. I’m wearing my face out, I fear.

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 4th, 2014 at 10:35
  
  I’ve earned every wrinkle and every white hair but the consolation lies in that you have grandchildren which you can’t have without wrinkles and white hair.
  
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earthriderjudyberman
February 4th, 2014 at 07:28

His face is beautiful. The lines tell a wonderful story. Love the photo and poem, Carl. 😉

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 4th, 2014 at 10:36
  
  That is valued comment for me.
  
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Maxi
February 4th, 2014 at 06:43

Love this Carl, we wear our faces.
blessings ~ maxi

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- Carl D'Agostino
  February 4th, 2014 at 10:37
  
  But it is strange. Why do all the faces of my college peers look 50 years older while mine still looks 22 years old?
  
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