Age

Age

A Poem by Emma Grace Tennyson
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I wrote this about two years ago. It was inspired by my grandmother.

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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

© 2014 Emma Grace Tennyson


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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!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Emma Grace Tennyson

10 Years Ago

Thank you :)



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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!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Emma Grace Tennyson

10 Years Ago

Thank you :)
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.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Emma Grace Tennyson

10 Years Ago

The relation to others has always been and always will be my main striving point in my writing. Than.. read more
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.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Emma Grace Tennyson

10 Years Ago

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

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Emma Grace Tennyson

10 Years Ago

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

10 Years Ago

So sorry to hear that, I hope she got to read it beforehand, my pleasure.
oops.. library...sometimes my fingers can't catch up to thoughts!

Posted 10 Years Ago


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


Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Emma Grace Tennyson

10 Years Ago

Thank you!
Love this piece with sagacious message.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Emma Grace Tennyson

10 Years Ago

Thank you!
zainul

10 Years Ago

You are most welcome!
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Eva
I think this poem is really interesting. Very indepth.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Emma Grace Tennyson

10 Years Ago

Thank you.

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Added on January 18, 2014
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Emma Grace Tennyson
Emma Grace Tennyson

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I live in Oklahoma. My love is writing, and my forte is poetry. I am looking for constructive criticism and experienced guidance. I am also open to collaboration and idea tossing. more..

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