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Cultured Pearls
Note, also, that which is beautiful in the trappings of age;
the radiant glow of wisdom shines in vision-blurred eyes,
gray of hair, sag of chin, pouch of tummy, wrinkle of skin;
Only mirages hiding little boys and girls dwelling still inside;
gifts, symbolizing the blessing of having the luxury of time.
There is value in slowing motion that forces us to be patient;
let it flow, writhing is futile and useless, for there is no escape.
Always remember: an oyster takes a modicum of sand, a grain,
and with the passage of time, patiently coaxes again and again,
until the gritty speck hidden inside, becomes a cultured pearl.
Take heart and revel with glee, men and women, boys and girls,
in reality, aging is life's oyster, and we are merely grains of sand.
Denise Marshall Showcase,
Bright Light Café, 2003[/font]
the radiant glow of wisdom shines in vision-blurred eyes,
gray of hair, sag of chin, pouch of tummy, wrinkle of skin;
Only mirages hiding little boys and girls dwelling still inside;
gifts, symbolizing the blessing of having the luxury of time.
There is value in slowing motion that forces us to be patient;
let it flow, writhing is futile and useless, for there is no escape.
Always remember: an oyster takes a modicum of sand, a grain,
and with the passage of time, patiently coaxes again and again,
until the gritty speck hidden inside, becomes a cultured pearl.
Take heart and revel with glee, men and women, boys and girls,
in reality, aging is life's oyster, and we are merely grains of sand.
Denise Marshall Showcase,
Bright Light Café, 2003[/font]
Published 13th Jun 2015
| Edited 5th Sep 2015
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13th Jun 2015 3:51am
" only mirages hiding little boys and girls inside" I like this expression
13th Jun 2015 4:50am
it's so true. growing up, we hear of the physical changes and maladies that come with age. But, I can't remember being told what I've discovered about aging: your spirit and psyche, the inner makeup that makes you you, does not change. sure, we're wiser due to years of life experience, but the essence of childhood still lingers, untouched.
and, that's a good thing. never lose the child inside, they allow us to be silly for no reason, have fun just because, and keep balances with our inner grown-up.
G
and, that's a good thing. never lose the child inside, they allow us to be silly for no reason, have fun just because, and keep balances with our inner grown-up.
G
13th Jun 2015 3:54am
Pearls and blue jeans are my trademark. The mature hippie look. This is as lovely as it is true. We are blessed with age where many never had the privilege.
13th Jun 2015 4:53am
13th Jun 2015 5:37pm
You remind me so much of John Berendt's 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." I've never met anyone online before, but honestly when I come to Savannah I'm going to look you up and have a drink!
I'll wear my pearls!
I'll wear my pearls!
14th Jun 2015 7:55am
To be compared to Berendt's "Garden" is, indeed, one of the highest honors one can give me. I'm actually blushing! :)
When you make that trip to Savannah, mint juleps, Southern Comfort and Jack Daniels' libations are on me. You can't miss me, i'll be the one in frayed bottom jeans and tie-dyed dashiki, earth shoes, beads, and kerchief headband tied around big curly afro!
G
When you make that trip to Savannah, mint juleps, Southern Comfort and Jack Daniels' libations are on me. You can't miss me, i'll be the one in frayed bottom jeans and tie-dyed dashiki, earth shoes, beads, and kerchief headband tied around big curly afro!
G
13th Jun 2015 4:39am
Ahhh, Green, luv ~ :-*
This is marvelous! I love this celebration and you pen it with such sagacity and grace. :-*
This is marvelous! I love this celebration and you pen it with such sagacity and grace. :-*
Anonymous
9th Jul 2015 7:26am
this has the shape and solemn movement of a modern interpretation of a sonnet, each line earning the next until the couplet sums up the musing. an elegant grace indeed. excellent.
