Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

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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 November 8, 2024 at 7:34 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 November 19, 2024 at 9:31 PM Spring chickens, that’s a lovely thought Richard, I wish… Beryl

Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2024 at 1:13 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 November 19, 2024 at 9:29 PM Thank you Anne-Lise, it’s said powder and paint, make a lady what she ain’t…. Beryl

Susan Ashley November 5, 2024 at 10:29 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 November 5, 2024 at 4:11 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 November 5, 2024 at 9:24 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 November 5, 2024 at 9:47 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 November 4, 2024 at 3:05 AM This is so entertaining, Beryl and filled with great advice. ;-) Beryl Edmonds November 4, 2024 at 5:53 AM Thank you Lin :-)

Panagiota Romios November 3, 2024 at 11:58 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 November 3, 2024 at 2:52 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 November 3, 2024 at 8:07 AM No need to hide sister Beryl your still looking well. Beryl Edmonds November 3, 2024 at 2:49 PM Brother John, I only hide the parts I don’t want seen, head, toes and all between. Sis Beryl

Jan Allison November 3, 2024 at 5:12 AM your poem made me smile for so many reasons Beryl especially about the bulges lol:-) hugs Jan xx Beryl Edmonds November 3, 2024 at 2:34 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 November 3, 2024 at 3:20 AM Time is hard to forget. At 84 I have not much to look at. We plod on, hopefully. Beryl Edmonds November 3, 2024 at 2:10 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 November 2, 2024 at 11:13 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 November 3, 2024 at 1:58 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

David Crandall November 2, 2024 at 9:13 PM Cute poem, Beryl. This is not polite, but I'm guessing 29? Beryl Edmonds November 3, 2024 at 1:54 AM How wrong you are David, I’m only 27….. Beryl