Is your mental age older or younger than your age?
By hiddenwing
@hiddenwing (3719)
China
7 responses
@nannacroc (4049)
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8 Feb 09
I love to watch clouds and imagine pictures in them. I get distracted by spiders webs covered in dew and pretty lights. I think we need to keep the eyes of a child to see the beauty in the world. I wrote this poem not long ago and thought this would be a good time to share it.
I Wonder
I wonder where the wonder goes
As we start to grow.
I wonder where the wonder goes
I wonder. Do you know?
The wonder of a spiders web
Bejewelled in the morn.
The wonder of how seeds can grow
Into barley, wheat and corn.
Can we keep the wonder,
The wonder of a child?
Can we keep the joy of it?
And go wondering wild.
I wonder why the wind is
I wonder why it's there.
I wonder if the wind can
Blow away our cares.
I wonder where the sun goes
When the moon is in the sky.
Are the sun and moon friends?
If not I wonder why.
Isn't it wonderful
The wonder of a child?
Let's try and keep the joy of it
And go wondering wild.
Hope you like it .

@nannacroc (4049)
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11 Feb 09
'm glad you and your friend liked the poem, it was inspired by my grandsons questions.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
11 Feb 09
Thanks a lot for your great poem! It was a pity that I didn't have so much time these days! Thus, I missed your poem at the time!
Your poem made so much sense! By the way, I just told my friend to read it! My friend likes it too!
Have a great day!

@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
8 Feb 09
At 74 years of age, I surely hope that I'm mature. At times, though, I feel more like 14. The problem with that is that when I try to act like 14, my body reminds me that I'm not that age anymore.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
11 Feb 09
I guess that you must look younger and ....
I don't know how to say " you may be so healthy that you are actlly younger or something!" Oh my gosh! For reasons, I just talk with many Chinese these days. Thus, my English got worse! I feel obliged not to. haha
Good luck to you and your family
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
12 Feb 09
You must not forget your mother tongue. You are lucky to be Chinese. Orientals do not seem to age as fast as we angelos.
@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
14 Feb 09
I think it’s older. Hehehe.. I have a sister who calls my big sister because I make decisions better – according to her. I act according to my age and more than my age when it comes to decision making. Maybe because I’m the youngest and I was the only child left at home when the rest of my siblings were working. I have nobody to deal with aside from my parents. I was (and still am) a home buddy so I always talk to my parents. They don’t talk baby stuff with me so I go along whatever they talk about.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
16 Feb 09
It means that you are mature! Haha, maybe you are also smarter! Thus you make a good decision! Enjoy!
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
11 Feb 09
Haha, glad to meet you today! Me, on the other hand, I have some panda toys! Haha
Oh, it is time for me to leave here today! Have a great day
@Humbug25 (12540)
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8 Feb 09
Hey there hiddenwing
I would say that I am a bit of both really. Sometimes if I get the opportunity to go out with friends I cry off because it is cold and wet outside and I'd rather stay at home infront of the telly and warm fire!! When I take my kids swimming or to an indoor play area I can be a kid like the best of them!!
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
11 Feb 09
Hey there, Ms simpson! Haha, you kids are really happy since you play with them! It means you are both your kids' good mother and friend. Have fun!
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
11 Feb 09
Me too! It is not bad to keep childish! Haha, I guess you may come from India! Never mind if I was wrong!
@lilaclady (28206)
• Australia
8 Feb 09
Oh I think my mental age must be much younger than my real age and always has been, I have been told many times I should act my age, or dress my age and recently my doctor was shocked when she saw my age so I think sometimes the way you think can make you look a lot younger.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
11 Feb 09
Couldn't agree with you more! People always tell me that I am my younger sister's younger sister! Have a great day






