Time does not measure
nor limit our potential.
The calendar cannot dictate
that our best days
are behind us.
Our power and worth
are no shooting stars--
they carry no fleeting light.
The toils of determination,
of patience, hard work,
and resilience
accumulate wealth
with every passing year
to leave a deeper,
more meaningful work.
At any stage of life,
the sun still shines
and the twilight showers
its own flame.
Triumph can strike
anywhere at anytime.
Our brightest fires
can consume
in the blink of an eye.
Copyright 2026, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved
Words of truth so beautifully sewn! .. Endless 10'S And Stars! ..+++++++++++++++++++++
We can achieve anything if we believe in ourselves no matter what age we are. Excellent poem
A brilliant philosophical poem indicating the agelessness of our true value which can last for ever.Any moment can bring victory or loss.Excellent teaching from the great pen.Many thanks for sharing your ideas, particularly the last two stanzas.
Beauty, linguistic refinement, and fresh imagery are not the only merits of this exceptional text; as is typical in Rose's writing, hope emerges from amidst the wreckage.
Our power and worth are no shooting stars-- they carry no fleeting light.
This is a very profound work, Rose Marie. I am reminded that there are times when the clearest path to meaningful success are defined by the ability to slow down and wait.
"with every passing year to leave a deeper, more meaningful work"
We all have our time and place! May we do well with that time which has been given to us to use, to act upon! A profound piece! Excellently composed!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Very inspirational and motivational! Many people my age seem to believe that their best days are gone. Poetess Friend, your poems make us believe that our best days are yet to come! THANKS so very much!