Gogyohka

time, that unrepentant thief
steals the roses from my cheeks
leaving wrinkles in their place
my only recourse is
to turn mirrors to the wall.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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November 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Joyce, :-) CONGRATULATIONS!!! Enjoyed reading the poem you entered in Joann's "Gogyoka" contest. Always & Forever * PD
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 1:52 AM
Congratulations on another well deserved win Joyce xx
Brown Avatar
November 8, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Joann's "Gogyoka" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 9:44 PM
This is beautiful. Many congrats for this win Joyce.
Grisetti Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Congratulations.
Dietrich Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 4:08 PM
wow, another awesome one on the winners' list. I am loving these.
Horsman Avatar
October 27, 2012 at 10:31 AM
But Joyce, look at your wonderful poetry, surely time is proving an asset, it certainly has brighten soup up...
Poet Avatar
October 26, 2012 at 8:04 PM
Yes Time is such a thief.Enjoyed your poem very much Joyce.
Kendrick Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Cute one..Got a chuckle..It is hard adjusting to the facts of aging isn't it..Enjoyed reading this one..If for a contest, sure to be in the winners' list..Thanks for stopping by...Sara
Bauer Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 7:57 AM
i can so relate to this one! well said, joyce!
Ellis Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 3:13 AM
I am quite sure that you have aged beautifully. Love your poem.
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