What a truly beautiful ending. We are all beautiful until the very end - perhaps more so than ever then - we are just a different kind of beautiful. Nominated.

Oh Andrea! I love this! It's TRUE, we look at our aging as negative. Our beloved sees our beauty. Hugs you-

About two years ago, Age Spots was the topic for a writing exercise I had. I chose to write a fictional piece. At that time what i wanted and what I was looking for is being creative. After reading this, and finding its beauty. If I would go back I won’t write what I wrote then. Somethings are more beautiful left untouched and embraced!!
I really hope this would make it to the front page, and “You are so beautiful.”

I do admire cultures that revere their elders. In our culture, it seems, we need love to see what is not skin deep. Beautiful! X

what a beautiful piece and how very true. In love beauty is always.. Milly x

Congratulations, it's so nice to see you on the front page. X

Aww what a beautiful ending :)
Lovely poem Maple Tree that made me smile .

P.s My hair started to go grey s while back and I'd thought of putting a colour rinse in it. .. But wasn't sure as I never have. My husband said to me " don't you ever dare ... I love your silver highlights !"
I never forgot his words ..

Aww this gave me tingles. Growing older is difficult, but having someone who loves you and sees your beauty is a wonderful thing...Not that it's hard to see your beauty, Andrea! You're a vixen.

Beautiful. Well done on your win x

This is so lovely and honest. It really expressed inner emotions - which make for the best poems.

Congratulations on your well earned win with this inspirational piece. Milly x

wow, " You are so beautiful" well done Maple

TakeCare