Pearls Vs. Roses

Beautiful in her time of youth,
But faded with the years,
Like the petals on a rose,
She's starting to disappear.

It's hard to face the mirror,
Knowing she's not that girl.
Even though on the inside,
She's aged just like a pearl.

It's so sad that no one sees,
What lies beneath her skin.
But they only look so far,
And never search within.

They'll never see the wisdom,
Behind her wrinkled eyes.
And never know the depth,
Of knowledge she has inside.

They'll only notice the age,
Marked with imperfections.
Never looking past the image,
Which is the biggest deception.

Because she used to feel good,
Vigorous, beautiful, and young.
But she knows this new era,
Isn't about what you have done.

See, she used to be a rose
But now she's like a precious pearl.
One is beautiful over time,
And the other, only as a girl.

She knows it's about staying young
And not letting it fade away
If only she could see a pearl,
Unlike a rose, will always stay.

She should let the roses blossom,
Then watch their petals fall down,
Smile and know that as a pearl
She'll continue to be around.