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Looking My Age

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When I look in the mirror, I see my pretty face, with spots and wrinkles I have not tried to erase. Fine lines, creases and years of smile lines too, I am getting older, not youthful, time can be cruel. My lips are normal shaped and not plumped like balloons, or resemble floating devices that could float to the moon. My eyes still sparkle but are showing some slight age, With the lids a little droopier in my current life stage. My body still has some muscle but not as toned, my weight is a constant struggle that I must atone. I refuse to take drugs to lose weight as a quick fix, and jeopardize my body with a dangerous chemical mix. My hair has some greys that are blended with color dye, I no longer need to make it all invisible to the naked eye. I wear my age with much confidence, beauty and pride, and choose not to have plastic surgery as society abides.

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Jan Allison

Date: 5/4/2023 1:09:00 PM

A poem every woman should read Tania - lets grow old (dis) gracefully!! :-) hugs jan xx i recall i wrote a poem called 'drastic plastic surgery for that barbie doll look!

Tania Kitchin
Date: 5/4/2023 1:23:00 PM

Jan, thank you!

Valsa George

Date: 4/9/2023 10:02:00 PM

"I wear my age with much confidence, beauty and pride",. Aging is something we cannot prevent. If we can accept it with grace, it will turn to be a blessing ! I can so well relate, dear Tania ! Beautiful poem.

Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/10/2023 3:48:00 AM

Valsa, thank you.

David Kavanagh

Date: 4/9/2023 12:21:00 PM

Beauty comes from the inside out Tania, nips and tucks don’t really cut it, diet and exercise will provide longer lasting effects and results, but you already know all that, this one is about gradual acceptance, and growing slowly into the ageing process with a sense of humour, just like you show here, excellent work, cheers David

Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/9/2023 2:15:00 PM

David, thank you.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 4/9/2023 6:47:00 AM

Male or female, aging takes courage without complaining, though it's more difficult for the ladies if the beauty industry is any indication. Genes and personal attention do play a redemptive part, I admit. I've written quite a few poems on the subject over the years, too. Appreciate your stop by. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / Maurice

Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/9/2023 8:00:00 AM

Maurice, thank you.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/6/2023 11:09:00 AM

A lovely write. Love It. Age is just a number. I had a friend get a face lift, then her one eye side went down. They had to redo it. No Thanks. I will keep what I have. Have a great/blessed day.............

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/2/2023 12:40:00 PM

I agree, there is nothing wrong with showing your natural beauty, aging happens to us all... Every woman, no matter her age, should read this poem and take it's advice to heart... Well penned, Tania!

Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/2/2023 2:05:00 PM

Kelly, thank you.

Jenna Logan

Date: 3/29/2023 7:26:00 PM

You are beautiful! There is a pleasant aura around you, and your smile is demure, yet hints at a little rascal that comes out to play when you call him. Inside you're a 10.

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/30/2023 3:41:00 AM

Jenna, thank you.

Paul Bell

Date: 3/29/2023 8:43:00 AM

When you watch the programme, botched, growing old gracefully is the way to go.

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/29/2023 3:02:00 PM

Paul, so true and I have watched that show, thanks for your visit.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/29/2023 4:03:00 AM

I think when we feel right inside Tania, it doesn't matter what age we are, we are beautiful, to the naked eye. Love this very much, hope your keeping well, have a blessed day dear poet friend.

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/29/2023 3:02:00 PM

Mystic, thank you.

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/28/2023 6:09:00 AM

An honest write sprinkled with drops of humor. Well written, Tania. "If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads." (A.France)

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/28/2023 3:17:00 PM

Daniel, thank you.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/27/2023 5:52:00 AM

A lovely poem that most will relate to. An honest depiction of thoughts we ponder while aging. I wear my age with much confidence, beauty and pride--well said--words to live by, Tania.

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/28/2023 3:54:00 AM

Vijay, thank you.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/27/2023 1:38:00 AM

Real beauty comes from within, let nature take its course, wonderful, Tania:)

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/27/2023 3:43:00 AM

Jo, thank you and I agree.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/27/2023 1:31:00 AM

I agree with you. Let time do its worse.

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/27/2023 3:43:00 AM

Victor, thank you.

Ann Peck

Date: 3/26/2023 3:30:00 PM

Good for you, Tania! I agree and let my hair go natural--now I feel free!

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/26/2023 4:32:00 PM

Ann, thank you, I still highlight my hair but no longer worry about covering all the greys.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/26/2023 2:24:00 PM

That is a hymn to real beauty, my dearest Tania. If only the rest of the women were as beautiful as you, we would certainly have a more beautiful world. Be blessed!

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/26/2023 2:56:00 PM

Demetrios, thank you.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/26/2023 12:59:00 PM

I don't bother looking in the mirror any more lol. Enjoyed your verse Tania. Think young, stay young, that's my motto. Tom

Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/26/2023 1:06:00 PM

Tom, thank you, I think exercise is the fountain of youth and I agree thinking young is key!