Hairball

In the last ten years
I have
Been looking
In the
Mirror
Aging
Brown spots
Cracks
Wrinkles
Where
Brown
Hair
And
Muscle
Lived
Dances
Barely
Still
The
Cat
Cleans
And
Preens
In
Front
Of
Me
As
I
Work
And
Never
Seems
To
Age
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dufresne Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 12:51 AM
Interesting point, Thomas. I have 4 of those hairballs and they never seem to age. hmm- ...think I'll grow a beard.. enjoyed-Robert
Brown Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 3:51 PM
I am so happy that your excellent poetry was included in my day of enjoyable reading. May you have a wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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