The Greek Gods ES

I found this poem very touching as it really speaks to the youth. As the speaker is describing her condition as an old woman, she reflects back to when she was a young girl herself. I felt as if she was describing all the gifts that are given to you when you are younger. It's kind of like the cliche, enjoy what is given to you, but this poem really opened my eyes to not take youth for granted. As quickly as days go by it is so easy to overlook the gifts given to you, but someday you will be older and have other responsibilities. Then and only then do you truly reflect and get taken back to the younger years remembering all the great memories of yourself. Even the title of the poem suggests that while you are young, enjoy the gifts given to you. Overall, this was a great poem and especially during this pandemic we may find ourselves reminiscing the great times we might have taken for granted when life was normal.