Season of Grace (poem) by Dawn Anderson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 23, 2010

I always searched for words to compare my lovely wife
as she is aging so beautiful and gracefully
now I can use your thoughts to woo her.......
Love & Peace be with you

William

Reviewed by Barbara Terry

Reviewed on July 5, 2010

Amen Dawn. This is a beautiful description of what aging with grace is all about. We could learn a lot of life's lessns from mother nature. Thank you for sharing.

May the Lord Bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and walk by your side. With love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your den sister Barbie

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on June 30, 2010

This is so true ~ such wisdom beautifully rendered!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Jerry Engler

Reviewed on November 12, 2009

A great metaphor to portray the beauty of human aging with grace to the color and stateliness of the oak, Dawn. Well done with life and color--I only have to look at the lines in my own face to see again the weathering of each season..........Jerry

Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)

Reviewed on November 7, 2009

The photo reminds me of the one I took/used for my article Thoughts on Home; I love it. Your softness and approachability and willingness to mentor/teach gleam through your words just as the sun backlights the leaves in your beautiful photograph. You are reflective and 'honoring' and aware.

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on October 31, 2009

A splendid write. I agree! Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Ed J.

Reviewed on October 30, 2009

We so often overlook the beauty of nature. Good write.

Stay well and keep writing

Ed

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on October 30, 2009

So incredibly true Dawn. Well penned. I use to be asked to draw a portrait of children or young adults and it was so very difficult not to represent them as the near blank slate that they were. For there are no wisdom lines nor hard earned lessons perched on their lips or gazing out of their eyes yet. How can I paint what is not there? I sometimes succeeded in merely suggesting the possibility of such. Your poem is a wonderful example of this. Love it. J'nia

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on October 29, 2009

Your metaphor (of our own lives) touched me.
Your insights here are rich with the wisdom of living.
"Aging with grace" is a gift that many do not possess.
Light and Wisdom ...
r

Reviewed by Dallas D'Angelo-Gary

Reviewed on October 29, 2009

Amen! Well said, Dawn.

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on October 29, 2009

This one is a keeper...true beauty and wisdom shown through the color of your words.
Cryssa

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on October 29, 2009

Autumn is putting everywhere the color of old love letters.
Great thoughts in a great poem!

Georg

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on October 29, 2009

Amen. You've captured a lot of wisdom herein, Dawn.
Another superb write.
Carolyn

Reviewed by David Hightower

Reviewed on October 29, 2009

Dawn - Quiet wisdom expressed in a gentle tone from the leaf that settles in your lap to

a gift only obtained

through the color of

life�s seasons and the

beauty of aging with

grace.

- David

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on October 29, 2009

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

Dawn,
It's that, "...landing on my lap" that sets the mood and tone of this gorgeous poem - intimate, personal, human and natural in one, and great wisdom, once again, in your thought and elegant delivery.

John

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

beautiful, soft, wise and peaceful-i love it!

Reviewed by L Hippler

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

Great thoughts, Dawn. There is a beauty in aging that is all too under appreciated.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

Dawn, This is full of beauty and grace, I could see a leaf dance to the tone of your words...stunning and such a great message indeed
Christine

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

Dawn,
We are seasonal blessings?(lol)Only kidding, of course. The years pass so quickly and you've filled them with beautiful words and colors. Friends Always, Paul.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

I wish I could be like that leaf that just accept each age and stage for what it is and thrive in the beauty of the moment, Dawn. Your beautiful meditation is so soothing and has such a sage aroma to its inspired wisdom. Slowly I am learning that to be joyful in my (current!) skin lends a glow which bestows its own healthy exuberance. Such an aura exudes a very beneficent grace and blessing. Thank you, Kate xx

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

Yes the beauty of aging gracefully...Contentment found in your words, wonderful poetry as always, I enjoy your work.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

OH DAWN...THIS IS SO IMPRESSIVE! THE CORRELATION OF THE BEAUTY OF THE SEASON OF AUTUMN AND THE AUTUMN OF OUR LIVES, IS JUST MARVELOUS.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

This is fantastic poetry. I love the message. Beautiful.

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

Dear Dawn, such truth such wisdom, such beauty in your words.
I love--better, appreciate--your closing lines:

Yet true beauty can be
found with age�through
that which has been lived
and experienced�

through what has been
earned�through what
has been offered�

a gift only obtained
through the color of
life�s seasons and the
beauty of aging with
grace.

-gene.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

This is a real eye opening, make one think write. I can so see your heart and mind inspired by that colour of the leaf, not when it is young and green but now as it is at it's most special. Too bad more sons and daughters couldn't see this in their senior parents.

fee

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

So beautiful, so moving - thank you, Dawn. Your best, yet - well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

Yet, true beauty can be
found with age�through
that which has been lived
and experienced�

Both a beautiful poem and a beautiful picture, Dawn.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

This is absolutely beautiful and such a precious way to look at what we all live to obtain if we are lucky . . . Age. Like the seasons, beauty is found in all of life's stages, but it is when we have aged enough to understand what makes life worth living which gives us more "real" pleasure than the rambunctiousness of youth and the coming to grips with life and fighting middle-age ever could . . .

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on October 28, 2009

I agree with the concept of your poem about "beauty of aging". We need to respect and revere our older generation more than we do because they have much wisdom to share from their trials, struggles,failures,successes and their life-learnings. People don't get old in the brain, only their bodies and outer flesh. Nice poem, Dawn.