The
Ebbing
Of her youth
Was evident
Only to the ones
Who never knew her when
She shown like the bright dayspring
Filled with magic and hope’s promise
Emanating through and from her soul
Now and forever shining through her eyes
Vibrant reminder of who she was
A beacon of who she truly is
Her youth is never really lost
It is present in her life
In precious, subtle ways
Heard in her laughter
Felt in her hugs
When she serves
Cookies
Tea
©2021 Annette Rochelle Aben
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Annette Rochelle Aben 
We never really change, do we?
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Nope – we just get better
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Reblogged this on Literacy and Me.
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This reminds me of my grandmother (I can always see her serving tea and cookies), nicely written.
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Thank you so much
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Reminds me of my grandmothers… *sigh*
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❤
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Excellent double Etheree, Annette. The best part is that our inner beauty shines out for all to see. I love this!! ❤
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Thank you, Sis! ❤
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You’re so welcome. ❤
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Oh, this poem is lovely!
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Thank you
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As we age into our twilight years, we hope that the beauty that dissipates evolves into something more lasting and important as you wrote about in y our lovely double Etheree, Annette.
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Thank you, Marsha!
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You are welcome. 🙂
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I love it! Youthfulness remain within some of us and shines through our eyes. Beautiful Etherees. ❤
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Thank you, Vashti! ❤ Most appreciated.
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