My Age

Well earned respite light 
Flexible form reborn might
Beauty etched about
Mellowing of lingering doubt
Loved, prized, just the right surprise.

*dedicated to Carol ;)

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Sara Kendrick

July 10, 2009 at 5:04 PM

Nice Tanka . Sara

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

July 8, 2009 at 3:42 AM

Deborah, I like the mellowing part. Have you noticed that the older one is, the better able one is to be oneself. I suppose it comes with accepting oneself and seeing the beauty within at every stage of life. Valuing the soul more than posessions. What do you think? (Longevity: Dad is 83 retired sportswriter He began his current job at age80 = Publix. Mom is 80 and enjoys doing whatsoever she wants to do. Grandmothers: Mary died at age98. Dane died at age99. Plenty of time to mellow!)

Brian Strand

July 7, 2009 at 6:06 AM

Nice tribute Debbie.Rgds Brian & thanks for yourb welcome comments

Krista Kurth

July 6, 2009 at 12:12 PM

Great tribute, Deborah! I wrote a poem in honor of turning 50 and would have loved to have some one write one for me like you did. I don't know what age Carol is, but I love the phrase, well earned respite light. Thanks for your comment and suggestion on my Shaped by the River poem. I will think about how I have been shaped by my tears and see what inspiration comes.