Written 31 May 2026 for Longevity Poetry Contest of Sara Kendrick.
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A silent grace sits on the silvered hair, Lengthening the seasons to drawn out days, Not only breath glitters in life’s deep stare, But also treading through the world’s cold maze. The tender spring blooms will soon surely fade, And summer heat will in a while cool down, But wisdom mustered in the serene shade Will proliferate the world`s knowledge crown. True longevity resides not in breath, But in wise words that we share as a sage, An age-long heritage that defeats death, A shining spirit stretching beyond age. Years are but the reflection of our pace, While legacy lasts across time and space.
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