She Was Young Once

She was once young A photo on Facebook Her eyes bright green Her hair in curls flowing Her skin glowing -- Smiling; She was an athlete dancing across the ice She was tall and lean Curves in the right place Her beaded costumes enhanced her look an air of grace surrounded her Youthful face Where is that young athlete She's not in my mirror time has passed Skin has wrinkled and cracked Eyes are dim with heavy lids Deep inside She is still here Although her memories Are not so clear She counts her blessings For her life she lived In faith walking To the end Of this life's cycle As it should be