Fountain of Youth
Thirty years ago,
I drank from the Fountain of Youth
discovered by Spanish explorer,
Juan Ponce De Leon,
in St. Augustine, Florida.
The only change I noticed
was the taste of sulfur in the water!
My hair continued to turn gray;
the wrinkles deepened in my face.
If there were a Fairy Godmother
granting wishes to all who drink the water
at the Fountain of Youth,
I wouldn’t wish for hair dye
or a face lift or clothes
from the trendy store in the mall.
I wouldn’t ask to be fluent
in the latest slang…
These things can’t bring back youth!
If there were a Fairy Godmother
granting wishes to all who drink the water
at the Fountain of Youth,
I’d ask to have a youthful outlook…
Curiosity to continue learning,
Idealism to envision a better future,
Creativity to express our dreams.
Passion to work for positive change.
Yes, Fairy Godmother,
I wish to THINK young!
Copyright© 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
Gulf Coast Poet 
Brilliant write! Thinking young often makes the biggest difference.
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Thank you, Introverted Thoughts, for your kind comments. I really appreciate your taking the time to read and comment, and I am glad you enjoyed the poem. All the best! Cheryl
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Of course! Stay safe!
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I have been looking for ways to describe how priceless youth is, and you do it justice with “fountain of youth.”
Well done Cheryl!
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Msdedeng, Thank you for your kind and generous comments. You made my day! Take care. Cheryl
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Lol, no problem Cheryl.
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Wow! That was a amazing post ma’am.
‘Think youth’ defines a lot.
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Hemalatha, thank you for taking time to read and comment. I am so happy that you like the poem. All the best! Cheryl
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Beautiful Cheryl
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Thank you, Ashok. I am happy that you liked the poem. All the best! Cheryl
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Always a pleasure Cheryl
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Cheryl, you have such a wonderful outlook to life. I agree with you, curiosity and learning always keeps one young at heart. Age is just a number 😊. Absolutely brilliant thought!!
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Thank you, Radhika, for reading and commenting. Your kind and generous comments make my day! Take care, Cheryl
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Just wonderful. Yes thinking young makes us look and feel young. There are no other magic potions except love that comes from within. Lovely work Cheryl!!
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Lia, thank you for your thoughtful, insightful comment. I am so pleased that you like the poem! All the best, Cheryl
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Ah we all so want to be young from the appearance but not from the inside. You have portrayed the profound thought so well. I really felt it. Thank you for this positive thought. 🙂 🙂
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Kritika, I am so happy that this poem resonated with you. Thank you so much for appreciating my poem. All the best! Cheryl
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Always my pleasure Cheryl 🙂 🙂
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Our bodies might grow old but our minds should be young. A beautiful message, Cheryl
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Schweta, Thank you for your generous comment. I think, as long as we are able, we should choose a youthful outlook. All the best! Cheryl
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I completely agree. And it’s Shweta 😉
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I am so sorry, Shweta, for misspelling your name.Cheryl
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Love this piece and the deep truth in it!!
Warmest regards!
isabella
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Thank you, Isabella, for reading my poems, liking, and following. I appreciate your taking the time to comment, and I am glad you found this poem meaningful. All the best! Cheryl
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Very beautifully written and I absolutely love this outlook❤. Who cares what the flesh looks like when the soul is still young and fresh🔥💞
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Thank you, Karlien, for your very kind comment. I have had a very interesting and fulfilling life, and I am enjoying every stage of it. As my late husband’s grandmother used to say, “May all of your wishes and dreams come true!” Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. All the best! Cheryl
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I am so happy to hear the wonderful and positive outlook you have in life, it truly is inspiring. Namaste🤗💞
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Love the insight here, if we are able to think afresh with loads of curiosity and creativity, we forever stay young. I really loved this piece cheryl! Beautiful! 🙌
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Ujjawal, Thank you for reading and commenting. I appreciate your kind words! Your work in renewable energy is very forward-looking for your country. I hope the US will devote more attention to renewable energy in the near future. All the best! Cheryl
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Wow! What a thought…. 👏👏
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Thank you, Offshorewriter for reading and commenting. I am so happy you liked the poem! All the best! Cheryl
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💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
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Eliza, I appreciate your dropping by and taking the time to read and comment. It means a lot to me that you like the poem! Best wishes, Cheryl
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It was touching
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This is fantastic! Yes yes yes. Thanks for bringing a smile 😀 to my morning. I would wish for the very same thing!
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Thank you, Beck, for your kind comments. Yes, I am smiling! Have a great day! Cheryl
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This is very beautiful. Makes one to pose for a minute and think on their life.
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Thank you, Kinge, for your kind and thoughtful response. I am so happy that you like the poem! Stay safe and happy! Cheryl
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Welcome. Happy day.
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Excellent things to wish for. As long as we continue to learn and strive to improve, that is the fountain of youth. This is beautiful Cheryl. God Bless.
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Thank you Big Chief, for reading and commenting. I am so glad that you like the poem, and I appreciate you kind and thoughtful remarks. All the best! Cheryl
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Such a great poem, Cheryl👌
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Murali, I am so happy you liked the poem! Thank you for taking time to read and comment. Your support means a lot. Stay safe and be happy! Cheryl
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The true meaning of youth, how it truly has to be. Lovely read
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Thank you, Subbashini, for taking time to read and share your thoughts. I really appreciate your kind and generous comments. All the best! Cheryl
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you and I think alike!
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Yes, Kate, that seems to be the case! I don’t mind if we do. : ) All the best! Cheryl
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❤ 😉
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Yes … outlook and wisdom are essential! Very good!
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“….a youthful outlook…, Curiosity to continue learning, Idealism to envision a better future, Creativity to express our dreams., Passion to work for positive change.” I just had to repeat those great examples. The cool thing is, these things are within our power. We CAN do this! I’m reminded of that old song, “Young at Heart.” https://youtu.be/anlz3EuuhWo
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JoAnna, Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Your observation that it is in our power to do these things is exactly what I had in mind. I am glad it resonated with you. Nat King Cole, right?
All the best! Cheryl
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Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra……. 🙂
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Oh yes, we can’t forget OL Blue Eyes! Thank you, JoAnna!
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Oh Cheyrl, This is a beautiful post of truth and beauty from the inside out. Lovely written. I’ll have to read it again. Thank you.. not sure how I missed it!
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Thank you, Cindy, for your kind comments! I am so pleased you liked the poem. I hope all the excitement near you has died down. Stay safe. Be happy! Cheryl
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You are so welcome. I just got a chance to reread and it is just beautiful oin the same way I envision our path. It’s so refreshing to find others on the path that value our inner beauty and reach out and touch someone being young at heart. Thanks ..I’ve got to check but no more smoke here at the moment. Be safe adn happy too! ❤️Cindy
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beautiful……. now I regret growing old fast😅.. I really like the poem 💓💕
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Christine, thank you for visiting my site and reading my poems. No worries! I think you still have plenty of time yet to avoid regrets…”Seize the day!” I am so glad you liked the poem, and I look forward to reading more posts from you. All the best! Cheryl
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Cheryl, how wonderful it is to think young whatever our biological age maybe!
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Thank you, Puna, for reading and commenting. I am glad you were able to relate to the poem. All the best! Cheryl
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My pleasure!
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Exemplary!! Your perspective towards life is so positive. Changes are inevitable, our body, appearance, beauty everything will slowly wither away no matter how much we will try to sustain and maintain it. The only thing which will keep us going till far off will be our profound perception to feel, think and be young.
This made my day ❤️
Thank you for sharing Cheryl
Regards
Samreen.
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Thank you, Samreen, for sharing your thoughts. Your words are so eloquent and kind! It means a lot that you have been reading and “liking” my work. ❤ All the best! Cheryl
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Pleasure to read your lovely posts. ❤️
Thanks for sharing🤗
All the best to you too Cheryl
Regards
Samreen
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