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Why Does the Flower Fade

Why does splendor gray
Why does the flower fade
  Once a fair maiden
  Now an old maid
Beauty's virtue lies not in decay

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2021

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December 20, 2021 at 11:41 AM

Gershon, such wisdom pours forth from your pen and is rightly acknowledged as a worthy POTD gem. "The grass withers and the flower fades...", but when virtues like grace, patience, wisdom, charity, forgiveness, and a healthy sense of humor are in abundance, I say 'what a beautiful person that is'. Congrats ~ John the Gray

Caren Krutsinger

December 17, 2021 at 8:02 AM

Congratulations on POTD ! Sorry I missed it when it happened! Nice one.

December 16, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Congratulations! Gershon, this was a well deserve win, Blessings ~ Debra

December 16, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Glad you got here before this flower faded. Thanks, Debra. Fragrance and Perfume, gw

December 15, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Oh so true, Gershon. Your poetic pen is as tender as it is wise. I admire your creative skill in drawing the contrast between mortal and immortal beauty. Simply splendid, my friend! Congratulations for your poem receiving POTD honors.. a wonderful and worthy choice. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

December 15, 2021 at 5:51 PM

I come to you with hat in hand, Susan, not having congratulated you, I see, on your recent collaborative POTD honors. A very belated congrats, and Joy Forever! ~ Egg on My Face, gw

December 13, 2021 at 9:40 PM

Back to your poem once more.... I missed seeing it as POTD. Happy for your honor and Congratulations, dear friend!

December 15, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Thank you so much, Valsa. I am waiting for your coming POTD honor. :) gw

December 13, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Gershon, congratulations on your POTD. You have taken a tried and true wisdom, dusted it off and given it a new life! Wonderfully done. Love the contrast of life to decay. And that true beauty will never decay.

December 15, 2021 at 5:47 PM

I agree: 'true beauty will never decay.' The reverse is also true. ~ Ye Olde Salty Dog Philosopher

December 13, 2021 at 6:32 AM

Belated congratulations on your POTD honors for this philosophical and wistful piece. Wishing you buckets of splendor! :) ~ps

December 15, 2021 at 5:46 PM

'Buckets of splendor' -- that sounds like just what the doctor ordered for me! ~ Pail Face

Anitha Jayasankar

December 13, 2021 at 6:05 AM

"Beauty's virtue lies not in decay"... what a wise thought Gershon... Am happy you were honored POTD for this..Sorry I read this beautiful write only now, and a Hearty Congratulations.. God bless... ~ Ani

December 15, 2021 at 5:41 PM

And please forgive me, Ani, for my belated response to your kind comments. Blessings forever, Gershon

Connie Marcum Wong

December 12, 2021 at 11:22 PM

You always amaze me with such wisdom though your poem may be brief it speaks volumes! Bravo and congratulations on your worthy POTD Gershon.

December 13, 2021 at 7:54 PM

You're not the only who is amazed, Connie. I amaze myself when I string a bunch of words together and they form a sentence... Hope all is well (as can be expected). Stay strong, gw

December 12, 2021 at 6:17 PM

... Because outward beauty was never meant to stay. Inner beauty is forever. You have such a wonderful heart, Gershon. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Happy Holidays. :) Hugs, Brandy

December 12, 2021 at 6:20 PM

Thank you so much for the inspiration, Brandy! ~ Heart and Flowers, Gershon

December 12, 2021 at 4:57 PM

Everything comes to an end :) Congratulations on POTD, Gershon. Happy Holiday dear friend

December 12, 2021 at 5:20 PM

Yes, you're right. But why flowers last so few hours?! Season's best, Eve. :) gw

December 12, 2021 at 3:41 PM

Thanks for pointing that out, Gershon :) It's true: beauty is found at every age. Congratulations on POTD. I hope your holidays are filled with joy!

December 12, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Congratulations Gershon, exceptional short piece with a wonderful ending. Cleverly thought out, and worthy Of POTD. Congratulations again.

December 12, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Michael, thank you so much for your support. Season's best, Gershon

December 12, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Congratulations for POTD :) enjoy.

December 12, 2021 at 5:17 PM

Heidi, thank you so much for noticing. Hope all is well. ~ Gershon

Robert James Liguori

December 12, 2021 at 1:08 PM

Congrats on Poem of the Day! Interesting write!

December 12, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Thank you so much, Robert. Season's greetings, Gershon

December 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Congrats on potd!

December 12, 2021 at 1:57 PM

Thank you, Karen. Season's best, Gershon

Paula Goldsmith

December 12, 2021 at 10:53 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful Rhyme story/write in just 5 short lines. Press the flower and it will last forever. Age is just a number. Many old maids are every young. Have a great/blessed day writing away.......................

December 12, 2021 at 1:57 PM

Yes. Pressed flowers last longer than --- pressed shirts, for example. Good point, Paula. Thanks!

L Milton Hankins

December 12, 2021 at 8:49 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, my friend, on your splendid, well-deserved P.O.T.D. I am proud of this write!

December 12, 2021 at 1:56 PM

You actually have very good reason to take pride in this write, Milt. A question you posed in one of your comments was the take-off point for the poem. You asked, if I remember correctly, why beauty has to fade. Cheers, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

December 12, 2021 at 8:41 AM

So poignant and reflective on the passage of time, congratulations on POTD also!

December 12, 2021 at 1:54 PM

Thank you, Michelle. Hope all is well with you and David. Season's best, Gershon

December 12, 2021 at 8:36 AM

Congrats on POTD Gershon, See comment below. lol It was a good poem to reflect on. Bill

December 12, 2021 at 1:54 PM

Thank you, Bill. The eyes have it, I guess. :) gw

December 12, 2021 at 8:18 AM

Congratulations on potd! I think beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

December 12, 2021 at 1:53 PM

Me, too, Mark. Now, how should we apply this to those who are blind? Food for thought. :) gw

Constance La France

December 12, 2021 at 7:42 AM

Gershon, I think your poem is wonderful, I find beautify in decay and congratulations on your POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

December 12, 2021 at 1:53 PM

I love the rhyme of your comment, Constance. Peace on Earth, Gershon

December 12, 2021 at 7:25 AM

True beauty comes from within and not what we see with our eyes, a beautiful flower never fades. Congrats on being honored with POTD, Gershon. John

December 12, 2021 at 1:52 PM

My eyes fail me sometimes, I confess, John. Thanks for your insightful comment. Season's best, Gershon

December 12, 2021 at 5:30 AM

Back with another BIG congrats!!!! Happy POTD!

December 12, 2021 at 7:44 AM

Somehow, your turned into Alexis, and I've turned into an upside-down dyslexic. Thanks, Mike!!

December 12, 2021 at 7:42 AM

Appreciate your support, Alexis. You have a wonderful day too! :) gw

December 12, 2021 at 5:23 AM

Hi Gershon, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-)Alexis

December 12, 2021 at 7:43 AM

thank you so much, Alexis. Have a wonderful Sunday. :) gw

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