The life’s mirror reflects
a face matured with the grace
glowing to the mellow radiance of sunset.
Chapped lips smile, braving the many
harsh winters of life with courage.
Each wrinkle unfolds a story of grit and valor,
walking on the arduous thorny cobbled trails.
Today,
The eyes reflect benign complacency
watching the seeds then sown
sprout into lush verdants.
Towering boughs spread out
as deep roots embedded with values hold them strong.
The road I chose
didn’t bestow me much material prosperity,
but,
my soul amassed a wealth beyond measure
my sanguine heart brims with contentment,
I lived each moment, as a celebration of life!
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What a beautiful reflection on the passage of life! Superb, R!
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Thanks N!
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Celebration of life, indeed!
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Thank you Ramya 😊
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Beautiful lines.
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It is always a pleasure to read your words. To see the celebration of life in everything and to write about a graceful face like this requires a truly evolved soul.
An excellent poem
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Your are very kind Parneet. Gratitude!! Life at every step teaches us so many lessons. It only depends if we are good enough students, to inculcate those learnings. Have a lovely evening 💙
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Yes. The lesson of empathy is prime. We shouldn’t become like those who’ve hurt us. The first time I met the Dalai Lama, I was humbled when he told me about the Chinese occupation. How his close family had been killed by them.
But he wasn’t bitter at all.
A great lesson in forgiveness and empathy.
Your words also strike a deep chord.
Thank you
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He is truly a very evolved soul. That’s why the world respects him. Glad that you met and interacted with him Parneet. Must have been such a humbling experience 🙏
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absolutely. 🙏
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😍 Wonderfully crafted, dear! 💚
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Many thanks Priya 😊
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you’re welcome
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Beautiful descriptions, I’m sure the lady in the picture would be happy reading your poem, Ma’am. 🙂
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Well, that’s what her face told me and I will be elated if she feels so. Thanks so much Aishwarya 🙂
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You are welcome, Ma’am. 🙂
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Beautiful Radhika❤️
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Thanks Divya ❣️
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🤗❤️
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Life well lived is such a blessing. So beautifully captured by you Radhika 💖🤗
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Absolutely Ashokji. Very few can look back at life, with that contentment. Thanks so much 💖
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My pleasure Radhika 😊🌹💖
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Love the crafting and capturing the essence of old age with the wealth (non material).
After ‘today,’ the words lifted the spirits. (Heart)
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Thank you Kritika ♥️
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My pleasure always 🙂 (Heart)
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Living each moment, as a celebration of life! Now that’s the goal. Loved it!
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I know. Life becomes so beautiful then. Thanks Moushumi 😊
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So uplifting! Your words made me smile with contentment, Radhika 🙂
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So glad to hear that Chris. Thanks a bunch 😊
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Beautiful R. – my soul amassed a wealth beyond measure – I loved this line!
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Glad that the line connected with you. Thanks HS. We only stamp a person successful in life, based on his material wealth and not otherwise. Sad isn’t it?
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Absolutely agree! A sad reality! Just last week I was discussing about this same topic with my husband
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A celebration to well lived life💗💗👏👏
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Thank you Vani 😊
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I find this very peaceful. Lovely work Radhika 💜
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Happy to hear that. Many thanks 💙
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Truly a celebration of life lived to the fullest!❤️
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Thank you Punam!
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My pleasure.v
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It’s a celebration of life indeed. Thanks Radhika for joining in the challenge.
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Thank you Sadje. My pleasure 🥰
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💖
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Superb.. Just loved it..!! 🤗💕
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Many thanks dear Debbie ♥️
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Pleasure always dear.. 🤗💕
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Beautifully penned 🧡
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Thank you Era ❣️
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🤗💙
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Such a perfect piece!
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Thanks Rashmi!
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Fabulous composition on the elegance of old age, Radhika!
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Thanks a lot Indira!
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Wow.. Beautifully written
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Thank you!
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A beautiful and a wonderful tribute to all women in life, Radhika and the picture is so gorgeous. Lovely.
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Thanks so much Kamal!
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You are always welcome dear Radhika 😊😊
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It’s a life worth celebrating, Radhika! Well written!
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Thank you Miriam!!
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You’re welcome, Radhika!!
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That is a smile of satisfaction, and the beautiful lines fully complete the story of a life virtuosly lived, and happiness that comes not through materialistic fulfillment but instead through duties well disbursed and responsibilities met to the end. A very contended smile, which your lovely poem complements so well Radhika.
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Thanks Deb for your lovely feedback. Some how today we seem to be digressing from this core essence of life, in pursuit of other worldly pleasures. Have a lovely day!!
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Superb! ❤
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Thanks Ray!
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I love the rich perspectives in this poem, it is a beautiful one. The wealth of the world vs the treasure of the heart – it is a privilege to get to know the difference. Complacency in the eyes is just a perception of the other, often times it is an experience of contentment within. Life indeed is a celebration of being present each moment. Love this!
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Many thanks Pragalbha for that lovely comment. I believe, a man who looks back at life with contentment, with being alive to each moment, is much richer than a materially wealthy man.
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You are very welcome. Well said again!
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🙏💙
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That’s beauty of life. Wonderful 😊🙏💗.
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Thank you Anjali ♥️
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You’re welcome dear Radhika 💖😊.
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I love this Radhika! The picture is so perfect for your peice of beautifully crafted poetry. The crevices in her face and the wisdom in your perfectly chosen words! ❤️ Cindy
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So glad you liked it Cindy. Many thanks 💗
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This is so beautiful, Radhika
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Thank you Angela
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You are welcome.
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“I lived each moment, as a celebration of life!”…. ahhh this last line is really epic…
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Radhika,such a beautiful poetry celebrating each phase of life!!
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Thank you Deeksha!
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Nice. “I lived each moment, as a celebration of life!” I think you have to do this to be most at peace.
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Agree Ben. Thanks 🙂
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Welcome 🙂
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Can’t come out of your lines ma’am. This is what the thoughts have to be when look back at life at this age.
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Thanks so much Meenakshi for your lovely words ❤ !
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Your words reflect the beautiful face of the lady 🙂
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Thank you Lakshmi!
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Life is meant to be cherished and celebrated, indeed! I love the idea behind this poem and the way you’ve presented it, ma’am! ❤️❤️
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Thanks so much Rishika ♥️🙏
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Radhika, Such an empathetic reading of the old woman’s lovely face! ❤ Inspiring poem! Have a great day! Cheryl
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Thanks a ton Cheryl. So glad you found it inspiring ❤️
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A life full of spiritual wealth. A good take 👌
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Thank you Deepika
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Powerful!
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Thanks Devika
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I love this! Nice creativity. Would love a follow back 😉💜
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beautiful
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Thank you Tanvir
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Your picture and poetry shows the celebration of life Radhika. 💕
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Absolutely in love with this piece. 😍😍😍
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very nice
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Nice! Would you be interested in publishing a 2-3 page story for an anthology?
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Thanks Anita. Please mail me the details. You’ll find my email on my blog.
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Sure!
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Poems like these always get me… good
job!
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