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Magic Potions

All the creams and all the lotions, Are not always the magic potions; That keep our fleeting youth alive, And help our dimming hopes survive. As I sit here and ruminate, On age that comes as sure as fate; Finding wrinkles here and there, Are right in tune with thin grey hair. All that was said is coming true, It comes to all not just a few; So we need to shield the eyes, From finding that time truly flies. I’ve heard with doubt there is a rumour, We need treat age with some humour; But best we sit and think awhile, And embrace old age with a smile.

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The Situation

Date: 9/23/2012 4:30:00 PM

it's happening to me and i'm not fifthy yet. men my age calling me sir. and i look in the mirror. black hair where others had long since turned grey. i'm still holding on. sorry i havent writen anything i'm working on a masterpiece . it's almost done but you wont understand it.

The Situation
Date: 9/23/2012 4:30:00 PM

this was a great read

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 5/21/2012 4:25:00 PM

That's what I'm doin'! grey hair/beard 'n' all. A piece of singular wisdom, composed in your own singular style! :)

Timothy Brumley

Date: 9/10/2011 11:50:00 AM

That's not just a rumor, everyday brings me closer to my Lord Jesus Christ, everyday another step closer to His embrace. From this perspective I see death as a friend bearing glad tidings..."The Lord awaits you just through this door!", as he holds the door open for me like any good friend would. Grin and bare it for it's a worthy journey. A lovely poem Elisabeth.

Don Johnson

Date: 8/6/2011 11:06:00 PM

Edgar cayce the great psychic healer said peanut oil rubbed in 4 rheumatiz or arthritis... food for the body stops pain... WANT TO BE YOUR BEST LOOKING PEANUT OIL N OLIVE OIL 4 COMPLEXION...WILL WORK TRY IT!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/2/2011 6:37:00 PM

wise words of poetry elizabeth and excellent advice luv.. speaks volumes ...

Jack Horne

Date: 8/2/2011 10:10:00 AM

Yes, indeed - it's the only way, LOL. Witty write

Judy Ball

Date: 8/1/2011 10:51:00 PM

Very sage advice here my friend told with a bit of a smile which is the way to look at it. My Grandpa used to say: "People are like wine, some get better with age and others just plain rot in the barrel." My mom fought old age with a vengeance. Didn't do her any good. The way I look at it I'm 64 going on 20., maybe even 17. One thing is for sure I'm the world's oldest kid and getting a kick out of it. Great job my friend. God Bless, JB

Jl Sadberry

Date: 8/1/2011 6:49:00 PM

Smile, *^_^* “What's The Old Adage? *^_^* Your Only As Old As You Feel Or, What Chains Can Cause to Be Bound; When Tis But The Spirit In Freedom Whom Soars Beyound Its Eyes, Evermore *^_#* I Made That Up But, I Think Your Beautiful Too, My Dear Gifted, Lovely & Precious Elizabeth &, Thank You, for The Sweeet Kind Com &, Love This Hearts Reflection Amid The Poe, My Dear.” === My Love to You Always & Forever, Jasper * Ps. “Speaking of Nette *^_^* Extremely Talented & Very Beautiful Her Light!” *

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 7/31/2011 10:07:00 PM

wonderful message. but like you said, it'll come whether we like it or not, no matter what we do. might as well embrace it :)

Don Johnson

Date: 7/31/2011 7:29:00 PM

yes babe you surely have it right, lookin back from the mirror might, not be such a rare delight, in my forsaken bathroom:) flows well, rhymes spell, life is but illusion, xo, Don

Steven Cooke

Date: 7/31/2011 5:38:00 PM

wonderful writing Elizabeth steven

Robert Johnson

Date: 7/31/2011 4:31:00 PM

Sometimes I need to just keep my own creative juices stifled. When someone's work profoundly stands above. I find myself jealous. I hope it doesn't make me less zealous.

Johnny Sumler

Date: 7/30/2011 9:07:00 PM

True indeed. We can not escape old age so we might as well enjoy it!

Richard Moriarty

Date: 7/30/2011 7:53:00 PM

Well, I can certainly appreciate this one, Elizabeth, and you're right - all we can do is embrace old age with a smile - Rich

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 7/30/2011 8:38:00 AM

We can't stop the advance of time and old age, so we might just as well treat our slow decline with humour. Some people are fortunate and still look relatively young in old age, but the main thing is to live long enough to get there! Cool poem. xoxo Robert.