Growing Old

Understand the beauty of growing old
no longer trying to be
who others want you to be

 Knowing it's no longer
what you wear
that makes you
it's the goodness
in your soul

 Looking in the mirror
knowing there are no 
mistakes
loving what you see

 Freeing yourself from pain by the power
of forgiveness 

 Knowing the choices of life
taking or being able to give

 Knowing 
what you sow
you will reap

 Time may reveal itself
upon your face
what matters most
is what you think
of yourself
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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September 7, 2009 at 12:09 AM
I enjoyed the last stanza...Raul
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August 30, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Here it is Sunday and the begining of a new week is upon us. And August is leaving us way to soon. I am enjoying reading such excellent poems today and am happy to see your poetry among them Donny. May your pen forever flow. Love, Carol
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