navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #22 » Journey
Open Poetry #22
Post A Reply Post New Topic Journey Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
SimplyGold
Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453


0 posted 2002-08-24 01:08 AM



Journey

There is beauty in the process of growing old
There in lies the richness of life's breath

Silver crown and snow white flocks
mirrored minutes spent

With measured steps we take our time
having learned the pleasure to arrive

Each morning to open our eyes
knowing one day there will be no more

To bask in the sounds
of a child's laughing, a dog barking
how the cycle continues finding comfort in that joy

We are on this journey, you and I
The vessel is full, together we arrive

And when from experience our flesh and blood
is tempered
together we will leave

C2001SimplyGold

© Copyright 2002 SimplyGold - All Rights Reserved
Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296
Michigan
1 posted 2002-08-24 01:33 AM


There is beauty in the process of growing old
There in lies the richness of life's breath

Silver crown and snow white flocks
mirrored minutes spent


This is so very beautiful, Electra...
Would you mind if I sent it to my mother?
She is 87 yrs old and all she talks about is how horrible it is to get old, and I keep telling her that she is lucky...she is privileged...
~ very late nite hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

SimplyGold
Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453

2 posted 2002-08-24 01:41 AM


Lyra, certainly not. I would be honored that you would send this to her.

Hugs,
Electra

[This message has been edited by SimplyGold (08-25-2002 09:00 AM).]

Mistletoe Angel
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 Tours
Member Empyrean
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon
3 posted 2002-08-24 02:20 AM




(sigh) Oh Electra, this is soooooo beautiful, I love it, yes, know you and all your loved ones will always be blessed and together on lifes journey joy and love will always find a way! (big hugggssssss) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Electra, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

DawnG
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Senior Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494
United States
4 posted 2002-08-24 09:23 PM


This is a very beautiful perspective of growing old. Many times the young would not learn the treasures of the past had it not been for a grandparent or other older loved one. I know growing up, I was bored with history in school, but am fascinated with the history my grandparents can tell.

                               Dawn

Marge Tindal
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores
5 posted 2002-08-24 09:29 PM


SimplyGold~

'With measured steps we take our time
having learned the pleasure to arrive'


I found this to be the most satisfying thought~

A real pleasurable read~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
           noles1@totcon.com                       

SimplyGold
Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453

6 posted 2002-08-24 10:24 PM


Dear DawnG,

Yes, it is a gift to have the advantage of an elders wisdom and a blessing to have them want to share it! Thanks for sharing with me.

Electra

SimplyGold
Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453

7 posted 2002-08-24 10:31 PM


Thank you Marge,

Having read your poetry (love it!) I consider this a very strong complement. Your feedback is very much appreciated.

A fan,
Electra

Thank you Noah,

You are a most gentle and sincere soul. I have been following your poetry as well and I am happy to be in such good company.

With great warmth,

Electra

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #22 » Journey

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary