Crystal Fountain

In this poem, I express those primal fears of growing old, our absurd (and ultimately futile) efforts to delay the aging process. Also, there is a reminder of how we sometimes try to seek solace in fond memories.

The fountain of youth,

is an ancient myth,

the bitter truth,

so hard to sift,

 

Pills, lust or exercise,

never stall,

our dark demise,

 

We fade and wilt,

like dying flowers,

and try to think,

of kinder hours,

 

Perhaps most cruel,

is life to women,

such celestial beings,

with hearts so giving?

 

Yet even their,

great purity,

cannot defy,

that destiny,

 

to join our earth,

and feed the trees.....

Reviews

[Dianah]

This is lovely Julian. It is very realistic yet very complimentary to women. I think in some societies women do grow old gracefully . I think the loss of independance is the scariest thing. I love last few lines.

Yet even their,
great purity,
cannot defy,

that destiny,
to join our earth,
and feed the trees.

What a lovely ending to the poem and to life itself.

[Twilight]

Thanks. Keep writing too.

Fascinating. You have a very philsophical style of writing, which would indicate that you are a very deep thinker. This is good.

[Jenny Nelson]

Very nice! No doubt it's been promoted that the most worthy are the young and beautiful, and it's getting rather; well, "old." Enjoyed this much.

[Twilight]

Thanks for the encouragement, Jenny.

[Stacey Watts]

Very well written piece. No one really grows old gracefully do they. Acceptance is in oneself is key but we always want to be young and perfect. Great piece.

[Twilight]

Well, one has to try! Best wishes.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Your description is true and flows gracefully. Very nicely done. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[Twilight]

Anytime! All the best.

[Phibby Venable]

this is a perfect flow of wisdom & very beautiful.

[Twilight]

Thanks for the praise!

[Southern Siren]

How eloquently you described our quest for lasting youth and beauty.

[Twilight]

Quite so! Keep writing yourself.!

[heido]

You have good flow.. And your point is made.

[Twilight]

Thanks, Heido.