The Mirror Doesn'T Lie

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Fictional parody poem, about growing old, inspired after watching a very funny rerun episode of the Golden Girls. Lol

I looked in the mirror yesterday Where have all the years gone by? When did I get so old and dry? Where have all my dreams gone by? Where did the young girl with a smile go? When did these lines find my face? Where is the twinkle that was in my eyes? Is that something you can misplace? I was going to go to college I ended up married instead Soon after I became a mother My secret desires from the world I hid The face that stared at me was aging The skin not pretty and young When did all of this happen? I feel my life's just begun My children are now much older They don't need me as much At least not like in days gone by Maybe it's time to do something for me Maybe I'll try to fly The mirror doesn't lie to us But that doesn't mean that things can't change If we will just be willing I'll work real hard to reach my dreams I'll see things through to the end And the next time I look in the mirror Maybe...then I'll find myself a friend! Dorian Petersen Potter aka ladydp2000 copyright@2004

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Jack Ellison

Date: 11/21/2014 8:35:00 PM

Awww! All I see and hear when we talk is a sweet loving soul with unmatched beauty and grace! You are special, like a precious jewel! It is an honour to call you my very good friend... love and hugs, Jack XXX

Dorian Petersen Potter
Date: 11/21/2014 8:52:00 PM

Hi Jack my dear friend! All said in fun and done.Years do trail along trying to catch up with us days in and days out.Thank God that I've been blessed with a great combination of good genes and then very healthy living delays all those wicked wrinkles and too much grayed hairs.yes lucky to still look much younger in every way than my age.Thank you for dropping by! You're very kind! Have a great weekend! love and hugs! xxx D.

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/8/2014 2:40:00 PM

Nice take on aging. The mirror can be a tricky place as you point out in this ode. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Dorian Petersen Potter
Date: 11/21/2014 8:41:00 PM

Thank you so much Matthew! Lol..??.Love and light! Xxxx D.

Victor Satekge

Date: 10/7/2014 12:58:00 PM

Lovely poem Dorian, encouraging. Though mirror doesn't lie, but I truelly believe you are as old as you feel. Time really flies, but 'I'll work real hard to reach my dreams I'll see things through to the end'.

Dorian Petersen Potter
Date: 10/7/2014 1:19:00 PM

Lol..... Yes years go by my friend, and so fast to...lol...thank God that my mirror doesn't lie, I may be older now but still no wrinkles I see upon my face.lol....Lol. I guess I am blessed with very good genes! Lol...those very wicked wrinkles better stay away from me! ;) Thank you for stopping by and kind comment. Best to you my friend! xxx D.