The Age of Serenity

by Daisy if you do   Jul 22, 2009


Though my hips be wide
perhaps they have birthed a genius
founder of a cure to illness
or teacher of nation's peace

From head to toe the stories unfold
perhaps you don't know
Who are you to judge?
Lest no one knows trials my feet have trod

You see the wrinkles of an aging broad
Silver lines streak once black hair of youth
darkened eyes hold secrets innocents would envy
Every crease defies chemical warfare to hide truths

Shall they dig me from the depths of earth
one hundred years from now
No silicone moons rest upon the cavity
Pristine, not even an acrylic tip

Maturity comes with wisdom
defined by grace with age
Just dust to the earth as was before
Nothing less and nothing more

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  • 13 years ago

    by Yakari Gabriel

    This poem gave me chills...the title caught my attention as i thought it would be about a teenager evolving...but then i realised... this piece beyond everything is humble.. humble because it speaks of years..not as something to hate..but something to love...instead of being mad for what it has taken away you potrait what it did ..in a bittersweet way..and the ending was like the cherry on top.
    very accepting of how it is when one dies ..beautiful work -hugs-

  • 14 years ago

    by Mr Rhee

    What a great jab on ones' self! I love the your stanza about your wrinkles. Imagine makeup being a form of chemical warfare. Your poem make me feel so much better about myself. Thank you.

  • 14 years ago

    by groovydude

    Wow ! peace within yourself and honesty to all. I loved this

  • 14 years ago

    by Liz

    This is a very clever write. i especially liked the opening stanza, and;

    "darkened eyes hold secrets innocents would envy"

    "Shall they dig me from the depths of earth
    one hundred years from now
    No silicone moons rest upon the cavity
    Pristine, not even an acrylic tip".

    those stuck out to me the most, lol.
    very original. i don't think there's anything wrong with this. its definitely one of the poems i'll be reading often lol

    love always,
    Liz =]

  • 14 years ago

    by Lu

    OMG Kay I could swear I had already commented on this piece. *Scratches head, puzzled* .... lol

    No silicone moons rest upon the cavity
    Pristine, not even an acrylic tip
    ^^^
    I loved this part, made me giggle.

    Congrats on the win my friend, sorry for being so late with it though .... I'll find my memory some day ... lol

    Great read !

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