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Defying Facial Mask

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Amid disdain of society’s mask That curse of age questioned like it was dearth We hide real image, afraid to be asked Allowing fashion to control our worth. Youth’s potion sells high on retail market Fools we are, wasting hours for vain signs, Defying true beauty to walk the red carpet Instead of giving love to life that shines. So what if few laugh lines are more cherished Age is a treasure relishing more thrills, Exploring new joys ripened to nourish The raw passion raging through seasons’ chills. What's facelifts for when heart can wonder How to fight for a cause and seize new dreams, When bold trials are baked in fire’s hunger Chasing stars at thirty, ready to steam! Nancy Jones' Contest: This is How Life Feels When You Get to Be My Age

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Lee Ramage

Date: 8/21/2012 8:06:00 PM

Nicely done Nette. Congratulations on your win. Lee

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/21/2012 7:13:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Nette. Love, Carol

Nancy Jones

Date: 8/19/2012 4:24:00 PM

Yo, netteski, netteski. This po reminds me of my own personal experience... I spent the ENTIRE year of 39 simply DREADING turning 40. Then I turned 40 and it was the best thing that ever happened to me! I kinda regret that whole year spent in dread... Great po as always, sistah, and I still need your mailing address for your win in my last 'test if you want your t-shirt. Big love, namaste ~N

David Williams

Date: 8/19/2012 2:06:00 AM

Nette, belated congrats on your win...David

Sidney Beck

Date: 8/18/2012 1:23:00 AM

Hey Young N another masterly concoction of words and a well deserved win........poignant contrast powerfully exposed in each verse, and an underlying philos which is filled with common sense....well written ....I enjoyed reading it.....best w....... KC

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/31/2012 11:20:00 AM

Age doesn't bring wrinkles but everyone will gain character lines..Some more than others..Enjoyed reading your work based on truth and the way our society has gone..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara

Debra Squyres

Date: 7/30/2012 12:33:00 PM

I cherish each wrinkle and smile line !! Vanity seems to be the rule of thumb in this generation....I choose to gracefully age. I like your poem and the topic...Chase them stars !!!

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 7/29/2012 10:22:00 PM

Ahhh...love the emotions that I get from reading this piece of art you have written here..excellent views!!! Huggs!!! :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/29/2012 8:57:00 PM

Thank you Nette.. for caring about my blues.. but, my blues come and go... But, yesterday I was in full throttle pain... YIKERSSS!!. I'm feeling wonderful now.....I just got my molar pulled out... ha ha ..by me..... I was in pain for 2 days... anyways ~ i don't know about the face lift.. but, i need me a new tooth... JK... xox~pd

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/29/2012 6:19:00 PM

What an expressive and delightful write this one is my friend! I truly love your awesome attention to life and what we have to live for! It's certainly not those creams or miracle cures to save our faces from aging! We don't need those! Terrific piece covering this fantastic subject! What a wonderful write! Great Work!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/29/2012 3:37:00 PM

Hi nette, it is almost full moon....good inspiration for sweet poets!!! - Well done !!! - Have a beautiful NEW week ! - big hug / Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/29/2012 3:42:00 PM

My is not for the contest Nette - Thank you for visit and comments, oxox love/always