Aging

The fight to stay young we all are waging
Seeing how others look initiates gauging
Sore joints and wrinkles causes enraging
Secrets to the fountain of youth triggers engaging
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Bettridge Avatar
October 29, 2015 at 1:25 PM
Perfect example of the angst that many women have in their battle against life's inevitable and ultimately unwinnable process of ageing (despite any amount of 'Products' that they slap on). Made me chuckle though. Enjoyed it.
Sietesantos Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 9:13 AM
This excellent piece certainly put aging in proper perspective expressing it all in a few effective words! I am still trying to come to grips with all the negative aspects of aging and it isn't easy:-). Well done! Pandita
Clemons Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 5:40 PM
The reality of aging, beautifully expressed in this short piece, Cecilia. Looking forward to your future work, as amazing as this one. Check out some of poems,might find some you like. Peace
Carrillo Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 2:11 PM
Cecilia; This is good. I myself try not to worry about age. What bothers me is the aches and pains. Did you ever read my poem ( When We Get Old )? Don't worry. Some people have beauty - we have wisdom.... Lucilla
Macfarlane Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 4:47 PM
Thanks my dear Lucilla, we have BOTH! : )
Dietrich Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 11:13 PM
oh boy to see this one again right after seeing Daver's on the same theme!! You are a hoot, Cecilia. How have you been?
Macfarlane Avatar
February 12, 2014 at 5:36 AM
Extremely busy, been working lots to help pay for reno's, miss commenting and reading everyone's poems. I haven't wrote for two months now. how are you?
Dietrich Avatar
December 16, 2013 at 3:29 PM
growing old sucks. hahaha. that's all I gotta say about it. LUV ya, and I hope you are having a great Xmas season.
Hunter Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 9:57 AM
Haha...we can stay young in heart, anyway...This was fun....
Melugin Avatar
November 28, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Yes it does! Great write Cecilia!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 28, 2013 at 9:25 AM
Good morning Cecilia, I hope you are having a wonderful morning.
Horne Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 3:22 PM
lol, so true!
Hamilton Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM
hi Cecilia great monorhyme gl in contest Shadow x smile hug
Sergi Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM
great rhyme something we all must face
A   Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 7:54 PM
by the way I like the momorhyme,,, awesome rhyming scheme... Wish the fountain of youth was a bottle cream away... always~ Linda
Macfarlane Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 9:06 PM
Hi Linda, yes, I seen it through my email but FB not letting me go on this evening : ( Thank you so much for your wishes, it means a lot. Coming in 2nd place in your contest was a sweet B-day gift xoxo. Lots of love, Cecilia
A   Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Hi Cecilia, I left you a late birthday wish on the face book hope you got it... Hugs...
Lamoureux Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 9:35 AM
This was a lot of fun. Good luck in the contest Cecilia.
J.T. Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 2:25 PM
I like this one and good luck in the rhyme battle contest
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 9:01 PM
so true, so true. SIGH. This was a good one of yours to see tonight!!
Tacito Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Laughter. The key to staying young. Wine helps. :) Nicely done!
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2013 at 1:58 PM
.... everything can be arranged with a knife, needle and thread ... - A little here .... and a little there ... - Well written Cecilia! - Wish you good luck in the contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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