Such a gift is youth –
silvers stars and bows,
jingle-jangle wishes…
Seldom opened –
shame and insecurity
casting doubt, despair
Shall we try again,
age and wisdom
steeped in appreciation.
(Written for Willow Poetry’s What Do You See Challenge, the prompt being the featured image.)
One Woman's Quest 
Yes, let’s try again, love that line, a poem that speaks so clearly of life lived and the realities therein.
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Thank you so!
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Pleasure VJ
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It is ironic, isn’t it? That we don’t always appreciate our youth when we are young. Your thoughts ring true!
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Too ironic! Thanks Patti
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Love the title, V. J. There definitely is no expiry date to finding serenity at any age, but getting out of the turmoil of striving for more in youth, aging does add a new perspective. Sometimes less is better. Acceptance and appreciation are the key. Nicely written. 🙂
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Thanks Olga – a wisdom we gain but cannot be told when younger.
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60’s offer mostly regrets !!
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hopefully wisdom too
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Love the phrase steeped in appreciation, V.J. That is a gift I have been given in my 60s that I sure didn’t have in my teens and 20s. Wonderful poem.
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60’s offers a whole new perspective, doesn’t it! Thanks LuAnne.
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Well
Done
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Thanks!
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Living in the moment whatever age is a blessing ❤️
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Yes it is. thanks Elaine.
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to be young again and do all over? i think i’ll pass!
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Ha ha …me too!
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Oh yes, we have learned, now we can do it better. Thank you for joining the challenge V.J.
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You are welcome Hélène. Hoping you are faring well.
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Thank you, overwhelming right now, but soon it will settle down.
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Take care
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Awesome verse VJ!
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