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Light of Day

Pills and potions, Creams and lotions Eye drops and leg brace. Specs for reading, Hair receding, Wrinkles on my face. And my body, All looks shoddy, "Things" falling out of place. Mixed up thinking, I am shrinking, I am a nutcase. Bones are groaning, I'm still moaning, And I have lost my taste. Veins and pimples, I've lost my dimples, No use to the Human Race. I'm no longer needed, Others preceded, Who are young and bright. Please don't worry, I need to hurry, AT LAST, I'VE SEEN THE LIGHT

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/16/2021 7:38:00 PM

(chuckling) As we age (and I certainly am up there) we begin to see ourselves and others in a different light, eh, Shirley? I loved your verse. Keep up the good writing!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/18/2021 5:11:00 AM

Thank you, for the lovely compliment, Milt. And we sure do. Do you think sometimes we are on the outside looking in.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/16/2021 10:50:00 AM

I stopped looking in mirrors years ago when I failed to recognise the person looking back at me, but seeing the light does enable one to keep writing, and we enjoy your work! Aloha! Rico

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/18/2021 1:10:00 PM

Buried Treasure.

Rico Leffanta
Date: 12/17/2021 10:08:00 AM

Only 16-more years to go before you become a National Treasure . . . . .

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/16/2021 2:13:00 PM

I'm lucky to be here at 84 Maybe I'm not the girl , I was before. Time past by And took her away. And left this old duck, I live with today.

Deb M

Date: 12/15/2021 9:35:00 PM

Hi Shirley…..I just love your poems such honesty and so real! Wow…84 yrs old …I thought you were a spring chicken! Keep writing Shirley so I can keep reading. Take care. Debxx

Deb M
Date: 12/16/2021 3:22:00 AM

My poems are simple also Shirley…..I don’t always understand what some poets write to be honest! Ha. You keep writing your poems Shirley and I will keep reading them for sure! I’m Australian also. Debx

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/16/2021 1:20:00 AM

Hi Deb, So nice to hear from you. Thank you for your kind comments. My poetry is very simple. I haven't been a spring chicken for a long time, an old chook is nearer the truth... Your comment did put a spring in my step thoughand a smile on my face. Take care....ShirleyX

Anselmo Boles

Date: 12/15/2021 5:15:00 PM

Despite frailties, and so the eagerness to exit fast, it is fate's clock that determines what, where and when the final movement stops. Very well written stanzas Shirley H.!...ab

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/15/2021 6:55:00 PM

So nice to hear from you, Anselmo. Thank you, for your welcome comment. I agree with you, when your number comes up that is the right time for you to go. I am 84 and still here ... Take care Shirley