Growing Old Gracefully

Kim Spivey 1957 (New York)



The wrinkles on her face tell a lovely story.
Each line and crease adds grace and glory.
Though she lived her life as a free-spirited bird
Sharing, giving, and caring were the operative words.
Successfully raising a family, working hard to provide
She never gave up hope but took it all in stride.
Her hair still shines like a silvery moon.
Her eyes still dancing to a beautiful tune.
Moving along gracefully with elegance and charm
Her legs are sturdy, they do her no harm.
Growing old gracefully is just fine with her.
Sounding content and happy like a kitten's purr.

About this poem

The poem expresses how growing older can really a blessing. As a person ages, maturity, knowledge, and life's experiences can be a treasure trove to value, cherish, and look back on with positivity and sheer delight.

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Written on August 02, 2015

Submitted by kimba75 on March 28, 2023

Modified on April 15, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABCDDEEFFGG
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 569
Words 109
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 12

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1 Comment
  • luisestable1
    This is a person who has aged well. The lines tell it very poetically not to mention the good and meaningful rhyme-scheme.
    You have done quite well here. This poem is to be admired at many levels.
    LikeReply1 year ago
    • kimba75
      Thank you so much.
      LikeReply9 months ago

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