Let It Be Known

Come silver sisters, let us age

with confidence, be unafraid.

Reflections in the looking glass

can not portray our qualities.

Can not reveal attributes earned,

what we have learned in traveled years.

Concealed within us, not on show,

but when ignited, how we glow,

and still we set the world alight.

The stars that sparkle in the dark

are not snuffed out, they are not dimmed.

Their beauty lingers, always will.

They do not fade and hide in fright,

they bring their glory out at night.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love your writing & your message here. “Silver sisters” is a great way to put it. I’ve felt that growing older is a great honor & also fun to be free to be myself more than I ever was before. But you seem to be writing to those who have felt that growing older is somehow a loss of one’s self. Maybe to those who have focused on their looks & they don’t like how age transforms the outside, but not embracing the truly wondrous changes we are blessed to find within. I believe many silver sisters need to heed your enthusiastic celebration of growing older! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Older women have so much to offer and I for one am sick and tired of how everything these days is focused on the "yoof". A message to all my silver sisters to embrace the years and not fear them. Thank you Margie, I share your views entirely.

Chris

[kitty]

Some will grow old gracefully while others - disgracefully eh! Its the accepting of the things we can do nothing about. Good on you to make your stand! While on the other hand --United we stand

[Chris Shaw]

I think I have a bit of disgraceful in me kitty. How about you? Thank you for your review. Much appreciated.

[kitty]

Disgacefully trying to be graceful. Enjoyed life to the fullest but taking it step by step as far as I am allowed!

[Chris Shaw]

Answered well my friend. With tact and grace.

[Ardra]

:) lovely poem Chris... the first line is just too good... silver sisters... :))
Like twinkling stars...pls. keep shining..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. It's about time that more wonderful women like Helen Mirren and others are recognised as not being past their sell by date. They have much to offer. Pleased you enjoyed.