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.
Beautiful poetic imagery, hope, and wisdom adorn the theme of this lovely prose poem; it combines depth of meaning with simplicity of language, speaking to both the soul and the mind.
Our power and worth are no shooting stars-- they carry no fleeting light.
Triumph can strike anywhere at anytime. Our brightest fires can consume in the blink of an eye
So beautifully penned dear friend! Indeed, age shouldn't dictate what we can do for those we love, as long as we have life and love we should never ever give up!
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!