There was a time

This face, looking old and wrinkled,
was once shining, glowing and beautiful.
This skin, looking rough and crinkled,
was once fine, smooth, healthy and appealing.

These eyes, sunken with poor vision,
were once pretty, charming.and ebullient.
These hands, shaky, lost precision
were once fresh, smooth with well-manicured nails.

The mouth now with no single tooth
was once full of laughter, bright in its glow.
A life once lived with grace and couth
now whispers stories through the quiet night.

Reviews

[Maclawrence Famuyiwa]

You are absolutely right Betty. Thanks for your comment.

[Betty Hermelee]

Unfortunately we cannot control what life has in store for us...some age very gracefully without interference... others age with many changes to the face and body...we don't look like we used to....and many of us are fine with that knowing we are aged....so unless you want to have plastic surgery, live with yourself, and love thy self! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work!
Warmly, B