It’s 2023’s first Quadrille Monday – when we write poems of exactly 44 words, including one word we here at dVerse provide. Bold
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One thing I’ve noticed as I’m getting old
I no longer fear being too bold
Astonished or amazed with every word
From critics or praisers—many I’ve heard
Boldly referring to people they’ve met
All useless pieces of trivia
Which constantly flow from their head.
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The Bag Lady 
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Great poem on the perspective shift that comes with aging and the disillusionment with the opinions of others, and the focus on unimportant trivia.
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LOL! That’s the truth for sure!
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Same here.
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I sure agree with those first two lines! 🙂
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Maturing boldly. Nice!!!
Much❤love
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Thanks for visiting
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I’m (sometimes) that way, too, now. 🙂
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I feel this way, too! Nicely penned.
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Thanks!
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