Subtle Invisible

Senryu

Subtle Invisible

Theft is Criminal

I am much wiser today

robbed of it in youth.

;) E.

10/24/2026

Author's Note

Reviews

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Some can't be saved
From their crimes of addiction
And bad mistakes in life even if we
Love them and forgive them,

And even if they get better
And show the loving person
They're.

But still they relapse but inevitably they can't live a normal life because of the pain and the suffering of the addictions that they've been through in life.


And from all the mistakes
That they can't fix and they
Seem to live in the past.

Some people are
Just not as strong
Willed or fighters.


As their youth leaves them they
Don't pay attention to what their
Bodies are telling them.


This makes me think of my
Dad I lost him August 29th 2024
He died of a heart attack at 71

He ignored the signs of a heart
Attack and he relapsed but it was
The alcohol that stole his youth.

But he declined taking care
Of his health but I carry him
With me on my neck everywhere
That I go.

And I really enjoyed reading this
Poem youth and old age is a blessing because as we grow older we start to understand life more.


I know that I'm thankful for it
Because I'm going through this
Stage of my life now,

Where I'm starting to get older
But now I really do understand
The world and myself so much
More than I ever have in my life.

When I was in my twenties I was
In a very abusive situation but I didn't understand myself or the world I was so confused.

And I'm happy
Where I'm at because
I'm wiser.

And I don't
Have a low elf-esteem
Anymore so I don't feel
A 20 year old is more
Attractive than me.

Because I know I'm
Beautiful with a kind
Heart.

I would never trade youth for
The wisdom the healing and the understanding of the world and
Myself for anything in the world.

because I would never
Want to go through the
Pain I went through again
To find myself.


There has been a lot that's
Happened in 2024 and 2025 not
All good memories but some
Were.

It seems that 2026 has been a
little better other than my mom's
Foot healing because she broke
Her foot in December.

But I'm not depressed I'm happy
And content and may one of these
Days tell you the whole story about everything that happened.

I may post some poems about
My dad that I wrote recently when it happened and some about a friend that I lost there's a lot that's happened in 2 months or longer.

But Until then I'm going to rest
And I will talk to you again my
Friend. Take care

[Einstein Noodle]

wow, Benita! I never thought to strike such personal and deep places. thank you for your honesty and vulnerabilities .. we all do have our stories eh!? luv and peace and joy on ya sister!
E.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're quite welcome
Dear friend and thank you
Take care 🤗🤲

[Neville]

I felt as though drawn back here .. I imagine to check if thirteen little words could maintain the same compelling hold they had on me first time round .. and blow me down .. they bloomin well did, or should that be do .. Neville

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Nev! your support remains a very encouraging part of my Cafe` life. ... luv on ya bro!
E.

[Rosie C]

Oh, harsh reality,

But at least you are learning from it though.

That’s the main thing.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for stopping and taking time to read and review ... hearing back from people means a lot to me... yes ... most of us do learn something over the years and that is well .... something ;) peace and joy to ya!
E.

[Arundass TP]

Powerful Dramatic lines. Excellent poem

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .... thank you Arundass TP ... i appreciate you
E.

[Betty Hermelee]

it’s not criminal to think back on one’s life…. even if you were a criminal… it always better to think of oneself as a model for the younger generation to ascribe to that… to give good examples….. i like the way you created this senryu …. it makes you think!
Warmly
B😊

[Einstein Noodle]

luv on ya Betty .. you make me "Warmly" smiling :))))))))))) much appreciate you taking time
E.

[Betty Hermelee]

my distinct pleasure!!!
Warmly, B

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Hi this is powerful. Any hurt to children or youth is indeed theft and criminal

[Einstein Noodle]

Jules!! i did not expect that thought on this one ... yes! harm to children ... so vulnerable and in need of protecting, is a majoy crime in my book .. luv on ya always!
E.

[Stella Armour]

theft of the innocent is a crime, and we don't know it is happening but with age comes wiseness , too late for some who are damaged .

[Einstein Noodle]

oh yes, Stella ... so tragic the choices we make in recklessness, rebellion and/or addictions .. violence ... the damage at a point can not be undone it seems .. yet hope is found in the Divine .. true forgiveness and unconditional love that we mortals can not give .. no matter how much we would like to .. thanks so much for taking time and your thoughts .. luv on ya!
E.

[emmajoygreen]

What's the example: When I was a boy, I thought my father was a genius. When I was a young man, I thought I was the genius. When I was a father I tried to be a genius-type man. Now old I happily accept the fact that I had been a very a human being who tried his best - and told I near enough succeeded ! Perhaps we should start at the finish and do better as humans and for the planet?!

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha yes ... such a foible eh! thanks so much for reading and leaving your wonderful thoughts and wisdoms ;)
E.

[Soren]

So short yet so identifiable. Life seems backwards somehow. Deprived of age's wisdom in youth and having it latter when it is not needed, the same for wealth. Why did I not have it when I needed it with children to support, now it just rots.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha ... well ... i don't have enough to rot at the moment my friend ... but backwards it certainly seems to me ... i guess the "baby boomers" in the USA have the bulk of wealth when taken together ... any I may have remains trickling down to my beautiful children ... i agree with you, Soren, they need it and we do not so much any more. love your comments my friend ... peace and joys always!
E.

[Soren]

You are most welcome

[Lydia Shutter]

When we are young we believe we know everything there is to know. As we age, we realize that was not the case at all....but time is a thief and now that we are in the "golden" years, we can not do some of the things we want. Interesting senyru, E. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

so true, Lydi! so very true ... seems much of my wisdom these golden years is how wrong, mistaken and blind one can be .. luv on ya! thank you for visiting as always