Wednesday 25 March 2015

A WOMAN'S FACE:

A WOMAN'S FACE:
(as the mirror reflects)
 
Helen had a face that launched a thousand ships,
Mine would launch a canoe.
With visable lines here and there
I don't know what to do.
 
I bought creams advertised on TV,
But to no avail.
What they don't tell you on TV
That they're promoted by young girls.
 
The mirror is no longer a friend,
That I have you know.
For looking into the "Evil Glass"
One more line it shows.
 
The problem is I feel "Young"
Not a bad thing I agree.
But it's the outside that's all wrong,
The part people see.
 
But I do possess an inner peace,
That comes out on top.
Perhaps my friends one day,
I'll have a go at Botox.
 
Perhaps you think I'm vain,
Perhaps you think I'm mad.
But I like to think they're laughter lines,
Which at the end of the day is not so bad.
 
Copyright Yvonne Lewis
From the book"Moments of My Life.

14 comments:

  1. Oh I do understand. I'm planning to post of photo of me soon... but wow, where did all that childish beauty go? Someone said try retinol - I'll let you know how it goes. LOL

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    1. WOW that was a quick comment Dixie, hope retinol does the trick for you Me? I think mine has gone too far....lol
      Thanks for the quick visit.

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  2. Aging on the outside happens. We just have to stay young at heart. That's what matters anyway.

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  3. Just have to roll with each turning of the page

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  4. I rather stay on an earlier page Pat.

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  5. I think most women don't like the changes age brings. But hopefully age has brought wisdom and a sense of accomplishment. If you have inner beauty, that should still shine through, even if your face is etched with lines.

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  6. Thank you Sherry for YOUR words of wisdom, much appreciated.

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  7. I think women who age gracefully are beautiful. My mom probably feels the same way as you do, Yvonne, but I tell her every day that's she's beautiful and looks twenty years younger than her actual age. <3

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    1. Thanks Chrys for those kind words, your mother is lucky to have a daughter like you.

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  8. Definitely laughter lines. Embrace your beauty both inside and out!

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  9. Someone once said that time marches on.

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  10. Amen to that Gregg,Great to hear from you.

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