Grit of Sanded Days



Tiny grains
of my life
pour through
time’s fingers,
the grit
of sanded days
covering another
birthday.
Why pine
for younger years
with its dark stains
of immaturity?
I celebrate
wisdom’s creases
marking my skin,
and the reality
there are mistakes
I won’t be making
again.

©Susie Clevenger 2011

Photograph: Google Images
Bluebell Books Short Story Slam Week 15

Comments

Beyond Horizon said…
We fall, we rise...we fail, we learn and We Live!

Wisdom in those few words :)
Poets United said…
This is a very wise poem. The image/metaphor of "grit" really works.
Chantell said…
Very good way to look at life ~ 'mistakes I won't be making again'...I like that :o)

Perfect, as always!
Well said, Susie. Very nicely done!
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Sheila said…
I like your attitude :)
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Brian Miller said…
nice...i would not give up today myself for those earlier days...they were fun but my life is so much richer now...
Greeshma Ramesh said…
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- Love much! :)
Ed Pilolla said…
you and me both:)
cool tempo.
e.a.s. demers said…
Nice write... and, a very good point :-)