Within the shell of withered skin
a Rose blooms in full array;
Behind the tired eyes, lurks
laughter and memories;
Deeply ingrained into the
calloused hands lies comfort
and forgiveness;
Swift, is the justice of time
when recalling that which belongs
to it;
And as the worn heart beats to a
slower pace, a calmness descends
giving grace and confidence
for the final phase in the
circle of life......
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Written August 13th, 2005
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Thank you Mary..this poem is linked to my heart and holds a special meaning to me. I am glad you understood the thoughts of an older person as all too often they are misunderstood in the eyes of a young person. Often it is thought that the elderly fight getting older..not true
Often they just wish for a more peaceful existence 
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talented
This was a wonderfull write, I loved the way use an old lady in this . I had a picture in my head as I read it. You make it sound so peacefull to enter a new world. No matter how old you get, those lovely memories are still there, your so right about every thing you wrote, brillant. I love your work so very, very good.
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Awesome
This is a very touching poem about the passing of time and the preparing of the soul to pass on to its new transition of live. very well written Great peom! -
lol..you are too kind
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Sadly the point you raised, regarding more to offer is often overlooked until too late..ah well such is life
Many thanks for your comments, as always they are appreciated
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Many thanks Molly Your comments are greatly appreciated
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Thank you Kitty..delighted that you enjoyed it
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Thank you Robert I am delighted that you enjoyed it
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Thank you Angel You are very kind with your comments
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Thank you Malabu I think you actually put it better than I Many thanks for your comments, as always they are appreciated
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Thank you . I love "words" and to be able to play with them is rewarding.Remembering words I learnt at school many years ago, finally come into fruitation nearly fifty years later Many thanks for your kindness, it is appreciated
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Oh my fingers just clicked to quick, for you my dear I did forget to clap my hands on this perfect piece.
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I think this is such a great discription of someone who has become old, but we are shown that there is still life within....I love how you have written the final stage of the "circle" of life......even though no longer young, there is still so much to give and share what life has been for them....enjoyed the read as always, never disappointed with your writes...
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This is really deep and intense. I really like it and thought the vividness of the imagery was wonderful. You have written this so well and every line is flowing. Great job on this piece and thank you for sharing it.
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It took me awhile to get what you were trying to say or portray. I had to read it like 3 or 4 times before it hit me. The passion behind this poem is meaningful..such grace and acracy. I loved it!
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Very brilliant images and very powerful poem written with power..
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amazing
i love it i say that a lot but i really love this it reminds me a lot this famos writer whats his name whats his name oh well it rocks keep it up hope to read more of your work
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I am gathering this is of someone aged....memories kept alive the youth with all the bloom of a heart so young...time captures our essence and leaves us wilting like flowers unwatered....yet we cannot nurture a body in slow decay....the process of life is destined to us this way....we can only stay young on the inside...even when we can no longer see feel or speak....this was a very pondering writing for me....thanks for sharing it with us..
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I really liked the use of words in this, they really brought an added feel to the poem that is offen seen because the english language is a dying art... but thats another topic.
Lovely peice.
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