Self Knowledge

Poem in rhyming quatrains

Self knowledge

A mature lady who was known
for beauty in her younger days.
Now like a rose that's overblown,
She's wise enough to change her ways.

For youthful beauty cannot last
once you have reached maturity.
It's no use dwelling on the past.
You must accept reality.

She's now known as a lady who
despises foolish fashion trends
She is one of the lucky few
who knows when youthful beauty ends.

You can develop stateliness.
Express your personality
a greater gift than prettiness.
This virtue lasts indefinitely.

An older woman can impress
by her sheer strength of character.
And therein lies her cleverness
she knows that many men prefer.

Maturity to youthfulness.
Her style of self sufficiency
enhances her attractiveness
lends her an air of mystery.

Arousing most men's interest.
Like moths around a candle flame,
they vie to prove they are the best.
She is the mistress of the game..

Do not despair as beauty fades.
At best its only transient
a property of all young maids
which they attain by accident.

An older woman can attract
the kind of man she chooses to.
With whom she'd like to interact.
What she decides that she will do.

Permits no one to interfere
She knows that she is in control
a fact that she will make quite clear.
To be herself her only goal..

16-Feb-09

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Reviews

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This is a mastery of words and thoughts together. That put the others all to shame because it is so clever. You always remind me of the reasons I love poetry so much. Wonderfully worked as always.
Hugs
Debby

[Donald Meikle]

Use care my friend they may unite
Though that would hardly happen
But if they did some dark sad night
On your door the may be rappin'

[Frank F. Atanacio]

Well written lesson via poetry sytle you have not failed me yet with your writings. and I thank you for that Frank:)