Mark Koplin Poet Rhyme

The Gift

The Gift of Growing Old

I awoke this morning with a tale to be told,
about the legend of life, and the art of growing old.
There was a glimpse of hope in the absence of pain,
lovers holding hands and dancing in the rain.

I felt the intimate alignment of heart and mind,
just beyond the realm of what our eyes could find.
A complete acceptance of what could be,
the meaning of life, if we were just able to see.

I felt the joy of my youth, certain passions once felt,
the cost of my hand with each card that was dealt.
A future of wisdom that I would soon attain;
I saw every storm encompassed with pain.

I experienced the beginning and bore witness to the end,
the acknowledgement of birth and the loss of each friend.
A perception of reality that was yet to unfold,
I'm thankful for life and the gift of growing old.

3/19/2021
Inner alignment Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker

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Judy Ball March 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM Excellent Mark. This is perfect in every way. Bravo. Good luck in the contest. God Bless, JB Mark Koplin March 27, 2021 at 7:34 AM Thank you Judy, you are so kind.

Quoth Theraven March 20, 2021 at 10:04 PM Mark, Important gift in your poem. Life often takes us to task. Days all the more special when shared. What'll we do if they all end? -Richard Mark Koplin March 21, 2021 at 5:57 PM Thanks Richard for the read. When it ends, then on to the next chapter.

Jenna Logan March 20, 2021 at 4:10 PM "The art of growing old." What a wise perception you have, Mark. It's all about attitude. Love these lines. Mark Koplin March 21, 2021 at 5:55 PM Thanks Jenna, I appreciate the compliment my friend!

Darrell Rose March 19, 2021 at 10:14 AM I enjoyed this piece. Nice depth and flow. Darrell Mark Koplin March 20, 2021 at 2:01 AM I'm glad you liked it. Thanks Darrell!

Tom Cunningham March 19, 2021 at 9:41 AM So true Mark, we have so much to be grateful for, good luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. Tom Mark Koplin March 20, 2021 at 2:00 AM Thank you Tom! I hope you have a grand weekend my friend!

L Milton Hankins March 19, 2021 at 9:32 AM Fine work, Mark. I enjoyed your poem very much and wish you the best of luck in the contest. I suspect it will rate very highly. Mark Koplin March 20, 2021 at 2:00 AM Thanks Milton, I appreciate your kind words my friend!