Line Gauthier Poet Verse

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 July 4, 2018 at 10:41 PM Congratulations on your win with this well-written thoughtful poem on aging. Elogantly written. :)

Eve Roper July 4, 2018 at 2:42 PM Wonderful poem, Line, love the way you used the word "patina".. excellent .. Congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve Line Gauthier July 4, 2018 at 3:36 PM Thank you, Eve, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Edward Ibeh July 4, 2018 at 12:31 PM Amazing win, Line! Sending my heartiest congratulations to you! Line Gauthier July 4, 2018 at 3:36 PM Thank you so much, Edward. Most appreciated.

Susan Ashley July 3, 2018 at 10:32 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 July 3, 2018 at 10:40 PM Thank you so much, Susan. Most appreciated.

Carrie Richards July 3, 2018 at 2:49 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 July 3, 2018 at 8:19 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Carrie.

Gershon Wolf July 3, 2018 at 2:23 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 July 3, 2018 at 8:21 PM We need to look in the mirror with more gentleness, Gershon... Line xx

Mike Gentile June 28, 2018 at 7:39 AM Wow, I just love this, Line. You have so beautifully expressed a most importation aspiration, xxx000 Line Gauthier June 28, 2018 at 8:24 AM Thank you so much, Mike, for your lovely visit and comment.

Tom Cunningham June 27, 2018 at 7:47 PM Time stops for no man or woman, but with it comes wisdom,good luck. Tom. Line Gauthier June 27, 2018 at 11:46 PM Thanks for your visit and comment, Tom.