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Nancy Hardin Member
since 2009-12-02
Posts 58Nevada, United States of America |
Reflections Another year has come and gone, Where do they go so fast? Only yesterday when I was young The years would last and last. The mirror on my wall shows things I do not wish to see, An older face with lines and rings Can that face really be me? Now and then I get a glimpse Of the girl I used to be Before the years rolled in and took the things that made me "ME." The image in the mirror was So pleasing for me to see, And approving eyes followed When I walked down the street. But...the years have come and gone And all that's in the past. The yesterdays when I was young Have all flown by too fast. Now the mirror on my wall shows things I cannot HELP but see ~ A sad old face with lines and rings, Looking back at me. |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
Don't be discourage, You may feel like that now but it get's better. I may be a young one, but grace and beauty is within the heart,soul...not the image. I like how my mother and grandmother has age, they look wonderful...so do you! 
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Nancy Hardin Member
since 2009-12-02
Posts 58Nevada, United States of America |
Thanks so much for your kind words. That poem was written in 2007, and reflected a really rough patch in my life. Most days, I'm over it! Thanks again, you're a dear friend. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
thanks for sharing this sincere poem, time passing is one of the most poetic tribute of the mind...A very enjoyable read. yann |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is very well written, dear Nancy, sooner or later we all notice! So many can relate I guess. To age well is an art, it has nothing to do with face lifting or such ... it's just the awareness that there is more to us than our withering body. I love ken...'s reply who sees his mother and grandmother as beautiful. Indeed it's not the wrinkles etc. that hide our beauty, it's the bitterness. I am glad you feel better about aging now! You write beautifully. Love, Margherita |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I agree with Ken and Margherita. Age is only a reflection of time. Ask any grandchild to describe you. When only a young child of five, my grandson gave me the answer. I mentioned to him that I was fat,his answer: "you are not fat,you are my grandmother". If you do not have a grandchild I just know there is some one who has the right answer to your poem. latearrival |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I agree with the others Nancy. we are as old as we think we are. "Now and then I get a glimpse Of the girl I used to be Before the years rolled in and took the things that made me "ME."" very poignant BTW, it would seem we are neighbors. |
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Nancy Hardin Member
since 2009-12-02
Posts 58Nevada, United States of America |
To The Lady, thank you for your kind comments on Reflections, Two Old Souls and Silence. I have such great respect and empathy with your writings, that I am honored to have your thoughts on mine. Yes, it would seem we ARE neighbors, perhaps more than just geographically. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
But...the years have come and gone And all that's in the past. The yesterdays when I was young Have all flown by too fast. Dear Nancy that is so true for all of us, I often wonder where the time has gone and I have found that the older I have become the quicker the the time flits past. A very enjoyable well written poem. |
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Nancy Hardin Member
since 2009-12-02
Posts 58Nevada, United States of America |
LindseyP, thanks for your comments on Reflections. That was written at a particularly rough patch in my life...fortunately, I don't feel like that every day! |
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