Golden Lillie

A face that was once so young So youthful Has turned into one that is seasoned Golden Every wrinkle Represents an experience survived Overcome The laugh lines that surround your mouth Represent all the times you smiled Laughed Even though You have always been someone who gives more than You received And you never seem to mind at all It’s what most love about you It’s what I admire about you Though your body has changed over the years Parts that was once firm and tight Has transformed into parts that represent Childbirth Maturity Age Your hair that was once so full and dark Has altered to a beautiful shade of gray That symbolizes a life well lived Your beauty hasn’t wavered Hasn’t dimmed I know that the bones that were once so strong Have begun to ache Your only wish is that God will take the pain away He would never give more than you can bear Though my words can not be a salve to your wounds I share them for comfort To show appreciation For you to hear just how phenomenal you are My golden Lillie Mae McCray