Age

I wrote this about two years ago. It was inspired by my grandmother.

It's been said that beauty 

Is in the eye of the beholder
Some may say that beauty fades
The longer we get older

The past is locked in picture frames
While the body ages
Memories: forgotten, as are names
All minds decay in stages

But I see through the outer shell
Into what really matters
The heart, the soul, a past of love
A welcome sound of laughter

So do not judge external shape
Or the guise in which one looks
As is told in well-known phrase
Relating covers to their books

Reviews

[Brittany Zedalis]

This is awesome. So many people judge others based on their looks, and even bully them. I like that someone wrote about this subject. While we may be beautiful now, in 40 years that will probably change, and what will really matter is personality and memories. Great job!

[Emma Grace Tennyson]

Thank you :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

have always felt it is what is inside that counts--and age is merely a state of mind...and for some of us mind over matter matters more.

nicely penned. i relate.

[Emma Grace Tennyson]

The relation to others has always been and always will be my main striving point in my writing. Thank you.

[s y e]

This is such a stunning piece. I adore my Gran and cannot imagine life without her. She is my number one and I love her to pieces. This is such a heartfelt write.

[Emma Grace Tennyson]

Thank you.

[Frieda P]

Beautifully pen'd, perfect sentiment, your grandmother must be so proud she inspired such a heartfelt and lovely piece of poetry.

[Emma Grace Tennyson]

She actually died recently. I wrote it as she was declining. Thank you so much.

[Frieda P]

So sorry to hear that, I hope she got to read it beforehand, my pleasure.

[MsJewel]

oops.. library...sometimes my fingers can't catch up to thoughts!

[MsJewel]

You have shared a wonderful message in this beautiful poem! One for my libary!

[Emma Grace Tennyson]

Thank you!

[zainul]

Love this piece with sagacious message.

[Emma Grace Tennyson]

Thank you!

[zainul]

You are most welcome!

[Eva]

I think this poem is really interesting. Very indepth.

[Emma Grace Tennyson]

Thank you.