Patina

Youth may be fresh and divinely stunning But is there anything quite as poignant As the charm of weathering gracefully The reveal of one's lifetime achievements Through well-earned lines and colored patina Years of exposure to the elements To the distressing throes of life itself Sheen interpreted as peace or wisdom youth giving way to grace and harmony not resisting life but mastering it AP: 2nd place 2020 Submitted on June 27, 2018 for contest PATINA sponsored by ANTHONY SLAUSEN - RANKED 4TH

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Susan Gentry

Date: 7/4/2018 10:41:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this well-written thoughtful poem on aging. Elogantly written. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 7/4/2018 2:42:00 PM

Wonderful poem, Line, love the way you used the word "patina".. excellent .. Congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/4/2018 3:36:00 PM

Thank you, Eve, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 7/4/2018 12:31:00 PM

Amazing win, Line! Sending my heartiest congratulations to you!

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/4/2018 3:36:00 PM

Thank you so much, Edward. Most appreciated.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/3/2018 10:32:00 PM

Your last two lines are a stunning end to a beautifully expressed poem, Line. How rewarding it is to age gracefully and wear a glowing patina with style. An amazing write. Congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/3/2018 10:40:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/3/2018 2:49:00 PM

There is so much truth in your words. We may resist.....but the most beautiful women I have ever known, have worn their "patina" proudly....because they've earned it! Great write!

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/3/2018 8:19:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Carrie.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/3/2018 2:23:00 PM

the patina...of not resisting life but mastery ---This is so beautifully penned, Line! Wonderful!... And, let's see: I've got the patina; I've dropped all resistance; Just wondering -- Now where is that mastery?! (Ha, ha...Oh, well. Guess I simply haven't recognized it yet, is all). Congrats on your win in the contest, Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/3/2018 8:21:00 PM

We need to look in the mirror with more gentleness, Gershon... Line xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/28/2018 7:39:00 AM

Wow, I just love this, Line. You have so beautifully expressed a most importation aspiration, xxx000

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/28/2018 8:24:00 AM

Thank you so much, Mike, for your lovely visit and comment.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/27/2018 7:47:00 PM

Time stops for no man or woman, but with it comes wisdom,good luck. Tom.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/27/2018 11:46:00 PM

Thanks for your visit and comment, Tom.