Golden

Those little cracks you wear on the outside - why must you dislike them so? Show them unabashedly, for every little crease and wrinkle is the sum total of all that you have experienced - the sum of your disappointments and afflictions, but also the sum total of every single time you ever smiled! Neither shrink back in the shadows nor try to cover your physical flaws. Rather – let yourself be seen in daylight’s brilliance - the amazing you! Feel the sun caress your spirit’s frame. Let it paint you golden. Aug. 18, 2021 For 'A BRIAN STRAND Libre Vers' Poetry Contest

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Ann Peck

Date: 3/15/2022 8:22:00 AM

Oh Andrea, that is said so beautifully. And it's so full of confidence-building. :)

Carol Mitra

Date: 3/14/2022 4:30:00 AM

So true Andrea....Always shine like and with the sun....Congrats on your win :)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/11/2022 7:30:00 PM

Being natural is the best thing we can do whether during young age or old. Genuineness matters more than anything else. Very beautifully written. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/25/2022 10:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write. We are all very different. Have a great/blessed day..................

John Watt

Date: 2/21/2022 1:13:00 PM

Beautiful thoughts and encouragement to be real and genuine. "Let yourself be seen in daylight's brilliance... let the sun paint you golden". Love this. Congrats on your podium win.

Beata Agustin

Date: 2/21/2022 6:06:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 2/20/2022 4:15:00 AM

So amazing. I love this. YES... Paint you Golden. Love it. Congrats and God bless you. Love, Gina

Bryan Norton

Date: 8/22/2021 2:26:00 PM

Yes, we all should be ourselves. Every soul has unique and irreplaceable worth. This is a great poem, with a great message. Thanks, Andrea!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/20/2021 11:46:00 AM

We should always be what we are, always be proud of who we were, and never hide from what we ought to be. a wonderfully realistic, truthful poem - proud and confident. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/19/2021 10:07:00 AM

Loved reading your wise thoughts Ria... Loved these lines.. "Every little crease and wrinkle is the sum total of all you have experienced.. "... also.. " let yourself be seen in daylight's brilliance"... Best wishes in the contest... Hugs.. ~ Ani