I Once Was Beautiful

Time, ‘tis he who allows the flowers grow,
Then throws them away as dust on the ground,
Time, ‘tis he who lets beauty come and go,
When he spins and whirls the seasons around.

He changes the living things in the world,
Steals away from us our looks, our beauty,
Leaving only ancient ruins unfurled,
Though he is doing naught but his duty,

He is no villain, no not in the least,

Only he compels us to learn and grow,

With age comes wisdom, like sun in the East,

He will teach us all we will ever know.

 

I remember yes, remember I do,

Of a time when my mind was still young,

When I laughed and played in the water blue,

And each and everyday I danced and sung.

 

I do not resent that he took my youth,

Otherwise I’d be forever a child,

I’d rather be old, and know of truth,
Than live ignorant, juvenile, and wild.

But indeed, for this I have paid a price,

Now my air, my energy has faded,

But no, this exchange has no major vice,

For never will I ever feel jaded.

 

Now I am aged and may seem pitiful,
But I tell you, I once was beautiful.

Reviews

very nice!! as always :)

[HopelesslyDevoted]

this could apply to so many things, wonderful poem!

[G. K. Bostic]

Great opening lines and great wisdom. He is cruel it seems as I look in the mirror, but when I look inward I see the kindness he has done. Wonderful message.....well done!

[Escape My Fate]

I agree with StoriesToTell :D

[KAREN]

Beautiful and full of emotion! Nicely done, everyone grows old and remains beautiful in his or her own way! Wonderful read!!

[Drako]

aging can be viewed as a good thing or a bad thing. for one that doesn't expect to have a very long life, each day, week, month, and year that passes by is a blessing. this poem was so beautiful, so well written and with such a meaning that will go over the head of those still young in both body and mind, but for those of us that appreciate our lives, we understand and appreciate the message of your poem

[MuSe Ampoule]

This is both beautiful and wise...sage words that only time can give.

My favorite lines: "I’d rather be old, and know of truth,
Than live ignorant, juvenile, and wild."

Great flow all of the way through.

[cassandra violet]

The last lines took my breath away! I often used to feel angst at the idea of age, however, I soon too learned that it is better to have wisdom then to be wild and young. when we are young we are easily hurt, easily disipointed though we live so freely. I feel like age almost brings us more happiness for this reason, which in itself can make us more beautiful because there is no greater glow then that of joy.

[Jazique]

Owe that really good . Great job as you beautifully done.

[Sweets]

Awesome write :)