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Written 2nd November 2024

For Mark Toney's Flash Poetry Challenge

Poetry form: Octelle - Listed as Rhyme form

Age Advanced

 “I fall behind the age I am, to keep as youthful as I can.”

I'm age advanced, but who could tell
I believe I hide my age well
Face makeup covers the truth
When one's lost the glow of youth
And dressing in up-date gear
That hide bulges that appear
I'm age advanced, but who could tell
I believe I hide my age well.

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Richard D Seal

Date: 11/8/2024 7:34:00 AM

It comes to us all Beryl, but we have no worries as we’re all spring chickens on this site, well, who knows any different lol. Take care, Richard

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/19/2024 9:31:00 PM

Spring chickens, that’s a lovely thought Richard, I wish… Beryl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/6/2024 1:13:00 PM

- How you feel is the most important thing, Beryl ...age comes no matter how much makeup you wear :) - A lovely poem :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/19/2024 9:29:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise, it’s said powder and paint, make a lady what she ain’t…. Beryl

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/5/2024 10:29:00 AM

Dear Beryl, as your poem so elegantly alludes, a joie de vivre is all you need. There is still excitement and fun to be had. A joy to read, uplifting! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/5/2024 4:11:00 PM

Thank you Susan, when gracefully growing older, gals have to enjoy life to the full, or else things would be decidedly dull…. Beryl

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/5/2024 9:24:00 AM

Hey Beryl, what a cute, apt, real poem about women and hiding their age, yet these days, men don't fall far behind us! I love it, best of luck in the contest. lots of love my friend, Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/5/2024 9:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Jennifer. The poem isn't for a contest, it’s for a challenge arranged by Mark Toney, see his blog dated 2nd November 2024… Love sent back in return… Beryl

Lin Lane

Date: 11/4/2024 3:05:00 AM

This is so entertaining, Beryl and filled with great advice. ;-)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/4/2024 5:53:00 AM

Thank you Lin :-)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/3/2024 11:58:00 AM

Hirrah, for you, Beryl, this was a nice light read. Updating the wardrobe is crucial. Plus your attitude means everything, That will keep you writing and young as the fresh air as Spring. Pangie

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/3/2024 2:52:00 PM

Quite right Pangie, a gal has to look her best and there’s nothing as good as wearing a new dress. Hurrah for you too, keep on glowing as you do… Beryl

John Read

Date: 11/3/2024 8:07:00 AM

No need to hide sister Beryl your still looking well.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/3/2024 2:49:00 PM

Brother John, I only hide the parts I don’t want seen, head, toes and all between. Sis Beryl

Jan Allison

Date: 11/3/2024 5:12:00 AM

your poem made me smile for so many reasons Beryl especially about the bulges lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/3/2024 2:34:00 PM

Thank you Jan, it’s a bane of life, no indulges, no bulges. I’m pleased the read made you smile. Hugs in return, Beryl xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/3/2024 3:20:00 AM

Time is hard to forget. At 84 I have not much to look at. We plod on, hopefully.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/3/2024 2:10:00 PM

We have to plod on and make the best of the time we have. No one knows what tomorrow may bring, could be something very exciting, one can live in hope. Thanks Victor… Beryl

Michael Tor

Date: 11/2/2024 11:13:00 PM

The years bring on the fat, the joint pain, and so much more. We have to struggle sometimes to maintain. We spend our money on plastic surgery, a membership to the gym, we do so much to keep looking young it never ends. This piece of yours Beryl reminded me of all the work it takes to maintain our looks and bodies. Thanks for sharing...

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/3/2024 1:58:00 AM

Oh yes the pain and the weight gain, it’s not much fun growing older, but we have to grin and bear it. Thank you Michael… Beryl