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
Copyright © Ashli Jones | Year Posted 2007
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