Life Lines

Upon close inspection
Seeing my reflection
I see a new line,
a new story
written fine,
near the
eye

Something old
finding something new---
A marriage with time
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Goudreau Avatar
November 23, 2012 at 7:07 PM
A lovely inspiring read Debra. Thank you for sharing and May God Bless!
Wesley Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 6:45 PM
I've banished mine but they hang on so we live with a kind of truce as there's no other choice! You make me feel I'm not alone Deb:)
Campi Avatar
November 4, 2012 at 12:46 AM
An interesting poem. I am proud of the lines I have acquired over the years, Jancarl
Lamoureux Avatar
November 3, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Hi Debra Your poem got me to thinking about my own lines so I wrote a poem thanks for the inspiration.
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November 3, 2012 at 2:26 PM
I never thought of an age line as something new but now that I read your poem it makes sense. I love these lines that have taken residence on my face, they are proof that I have lived, loved, cryed and laughed.
Babcock Avatar
October 27, 2012 at 2:03 PM
Well said on this poem. love phyl
Tsiluma Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Wow! Such lovely poetry! I love the idea of finding a new perspective in life. Nice!
Rabary-Andriamanday Avatar
October 24, 2012 at 5:22 AM
Such a precious masterpiece for people afraid of aging, like me! You are erasing the fear and replacing it by hope in a new future, just another way to see new life coming up, isnt'it!? Very well seen and very well said, dear Debra! Love it! Makes you feel serene.:) Love, Hanitra
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October 23, 2012 at 5:53 AM
Well said Debra, when I look in the mirror I see my mom. lol lol Hugs Anne
Horsman Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 1:39 AM
wonderful positive poem, Debra, a joy to read...
Grisetti Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 5:53 PM
I like your unique descriptions of those annoying lines. When not in front of a mirror, I am still 20.
Johnson Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 2:12 PM
You seem to handle them with grace. These lines your finding on your face. But me, I choose to close my eyes. Those lines just tell too many lies. :)
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October 14, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Very nice write. A pleasure to read you today. Always Michael
Andresen Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 10:43 AM
I call it the "smiling lines" they are so cute .... Like your little poem Debra. - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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