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Respect the Evergreen

April 6, 2014
By Kylier876 BRONZE, 1960 Aeronca Ct., Idaho
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Kylier876 BRONZE, 1960 Aeronca Ct., Idaho
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&ldquo;My heart always timidly hides itself behind my mind. I set out to bring down stars from the sky, then, for fear of ridicule, I stop and pick little flowers of eloquence.&rdquo; <br /> ― Edmond Rostand, Cyrano de Bergerac

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You know the color of the evergreen
Has never looked so lively in my eyes
Of all the wondrous thing that I have seen
To all the beauty of the world this ties
But the evergreen I do not envy
For though it may not look it, it grows old
Wisdom it possesses I cannot see
There is no respect if young are not told
When I age, and yes, the day will come
I want the respect that will come with it
Then I guess the wrinkles and toothless gum
Well I suppose it will be a fine fit
Respect the tree that will never see age
For it is trapped in an unbreakable cage

© Desiree C., Spangle, WA

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This is about the ladies who are afraid of growing old.
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WinterRose76 SILVER said...
on Apr. 15 2014 at 7:01 pm
WinterRose76 SILVER, Ok., Florida
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Arise and be all that you dream - Flyleaf

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Lovely poem! I like your comparision between growing older and an evergreen. Very creative! 5/5