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mojar
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since 1999-11-09
Posts 169
granbury, texas, usa

0 posted 1999-11-15 10:33 PM


I look upon the withered face,
creased with the lines of age.
The sparkle gone from the eyes,
the hair the color of sage.

The strength that once lined the jaw,
fades beneath the folds.
The voice quivers, trembles, and shakes,
the speech no longer bold.

The body now so frail and lean,
looking hollow, empty inside.
Limbs that once were virile and strong,
now barely make a stride.

The hands that once could shape and mold,
that had the grip of steel.
Now disfigured, bent, and knarled,
no longer has the feel.

I am drawn to him,
compelled to be nearer.
The image of the man i see,
is locked inside the mirror.

me.
11/15/99

© Copyright 1999 mojar - All Rights Reserved
Isis
Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
1 posted 1999-11-15 11:48 PM


Loved the imagery!!!

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Through poetry my heart and soul truly sing...
~Isis~
(Daughter of Mystery)


Deverone
Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 136
San Antonio, Tx, USA
2 posted 1999-11-16 12:47 PM


I really like this major....great read,,,I have seen those same images...kinda scary to see that staring back at you though.

Waiting to see more.

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Deverone

"We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out".

----Ray Bradbury---



Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
3 posted 1999-11-16 01:48 AM


Gracious piece, mojar...I often wonder why the old man I see in the mirror still has the burning eyes of a child.


Michael

FreeByrd
Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 267

4 posted 1999-11-16 08:54 AM


Excellent portrayal of aging man.

Very clean.

-RS

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