Double Vision

When I look into the mirror
What on earth do my eyes see
I can see an old man staring
At a young man that is me

How I wish that this reflection
Was not so truthful and so bold
In my mind I still play marbles
But my reflection says I’m old

Where have those busy years gone
That consisted of my life
Seems like only yesterday dear
When you first became my wife

Quickly now the evening shadow
Has fallen over youthful face
I surrender to my plight now
And grow older with some grace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Curtis Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 6:40 AM
They way you can write, I believe you possess more than just "Some Grace" Robert.
Lyle Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 2:46 PM
Thank you Jerry for your support and confidence inspiring words. Andy
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February 15, 2014 at 9:40 PM
Good day Robert, I'm feeling this poem, as if it was me staring into the mirror. My double vision, is the only thing that keeps telling me that I'm getting old. Still a kid at heart,... I guess at the end, I don't mind gracing with age... Life is good, and I was the bomb when playing marbles... love ~LINDA
Lyle Avatar
February 16, 2014 at 3:29 AM
Thank you for popping by Linda. Glad you liked this little poem. Could be longer but then it might have dragged a bit . Thank you for your support Andy Lyle
Johnson Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 10:33 AM
Age is relative to how old your feel. But I understand all too well, the looking glass deal. So glad that you have reconciled the grace it take's to live. When daily affermations in the silvering are a bit hard to forgive. Peace. :)
Lyle Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM
lovely poetic rhyming reply Robert thank you for casting your eyes over my work. Andy Lyle
Pettit Avatar
February 13, 2014 at 11:15 PM
We all have to age gracefully like a vintage wine. I enjoyed this read.
Lyle Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 1:58 PM
Thank you Robert for popping by and for your kind comment. Regards Andy Lyle
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