My hair is laced with silver now
For time has seized my youth
I’ve lost the count of seasons passed -
The mirror shows the truth
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A splendid tribute to ageing, penned with grace and a wistful thankfullness.. There was beauty in its remakable flow
What a beautifully crafted poem. A joy to read, Valerie. And you make grey hairs sound so glamorous!
I truly enjoyed reading this poem, beautiful.. nice rhythm.
Another beautiful write Valerie. A good read to bring the new year in. A head laced with silver but a heart inlaid with gold. You so warmly penned words with such beauty and wisdom. Youth will not last forever but love and wisdom will endure! Enjoyed.
Another beautiful poem Val - I love it. It has a musical quality to it also.
Wow.......laced with silver, your life graced by being a winner! but your medal is more than gold...and i give you that for this fine poetry_Soul
A great poem, I too still feel youthful inside, but now my body shows the battle scars of life.
Enjoyed reading this very wonderful poem. Thanks for sharing this lovely write. I have added this to my favourite poems.
Yet in my heart there is a space Where time does not accrue - Where youthfulness does ever shine And all the world is new Very positive poem to feel youthful once again. Thank you.
Sadness laced with silver hair Brightness shared with shining heart Passion moves with freedom wings And youthful heart blessed with golden thoughts
To be young at heart is to shine forever with joy of living and giving back your wisdom of experience that all life still has to offer! Beautiful write!
At first I thought this was going to be a very sad and melancholy piece but then you managed to imbue it with optimism and gentility at the face of natures change of fashions. stunning, as long as you have the heart of a child you can always sing. Great piece.