A single seed

In search of a home 

To find its roots

A place to grow

Alone

In darkness

It waits

For life to begin

As it evolves

Nurtured by time

Its strength

A will to survive

Eventually rendering

Fruit to bear

A life fulfilled

As time prevails 

As seasons pass

Impossible to curtail

The passage of time

But moments reside

Sewn firmly

Within our minds

Where time stands still

And generations 

Remain in bloom

Coincide and resume

Lush landscapes 

Resilient roots 

A family tree 

That began 

As a seed

That lives on

A field of memories

Planted securely

Within our mind

Her face within the mirror

Peering cautiously

Somewhat distant

As though she’s

Searching for yesterday

Fine lines around her eyes

Convey her story

In total honesty

A rendering of changes 

Seen quite visibly

This definition of

A life well lived

Etched deeply

By lessons learned

Along the way

A mere price to pay

As receipt 

For a family well raised

Her strong hands

That comb through

Painted streaks of gray

She watches

As they fall 

To gently frame her face

Her expression 

A thoughtful acceptance

Drawn so deliberately

Without the need

Or attempt to erase

Her honest legacy

This confirmation of 

Seasons passed

A generous gift 

Not all are fortunate 

To receive

She’s gained so much 

A grateful life

With tender memories

The mirror tells her story

There’s truth in what she sees

Not solely an appearance 

Rendered on

Reflective glass

There’s so much more to see

Words of thought

A well so deep

Their meaning buried

For safety keep

Emotions

Sculpted and etched

Perfectly planned

Whispered quietly

To pen in hand

Their beauty unshared

To only plain 

Pages of white

A love denied

As petals drop 

And seasons change

Letters folded and frayed

Buried tightly away

While she lies

Again on this night

As words age

In lonely silence

She waits