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Esteemed Age Glaze 

The warm patina of old age is cherished
revered, conserved, protected as irreplaceable.
Unlike the wrinkles and scars
that deface waned youth expired.
Only time and good care
coats much-loved keepsakes 
with protective patina - 
the glaze and sheen of esteemed age.

Copyright © John Anderson | Year Posted 2018

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  1. onclaud Avatar
    nette onclaud
    Date: 7/6/2018 11:56:00 AM
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    enjoyed the poetic layers of thi work on aging, john... a winner for me.. huggs
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    Solomon Ochwo-Oburu
    Date: 7/5/2018 3:03:00 AM
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    This is story teller poem for all humankind. Well penned, Anderson.
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    CayCay Jennings
    Date: 7/1/2018 7:57:00 PM
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    The keepsakes age takes to patina make ... I loved this, John - it really drew me in. I delighted in reading it and feeling it more than once. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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    Line Gauthier
    Date: 6/27/2018 9:11:00 AM
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    Wonderful poem, John. Well done.
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    Sunlite Wanter
    Date: 6/26/2018 6:39:00 PM
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    I like it, I like it!

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