Etchings

Years arrive and leave, 
Winters roll and weave
Lines around your eyes
Making you look wise.

Wise enough to know 
Every wind to blow
Leaves its time and trace 
Furrowed in your face.

Lines of love and grief,
Hate and disbelief,
Rage, and loyalty, 
On your face to see.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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