Losing Pace

The mirror’s the scariest place
For gazing at my aging face.
I realize that I’m
In the race against time
Fairly certain to lose in disgrace.

Clothes and make-up can help to erase
Certain wrinkles so I can embrace
How I look for a while
And by adding a smile
I can put forth a credible case.

Yet what tells me that I am off base
And persuades me to give up the chase
Is the camera my spouse
Likes to click, which can douse
All my confidence, leaving no trace.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Bavington  Avatar
March 5, 2020 at 12:59 PM
This is a good one on our own perception. We can't see inside ourselves where our true beauty actually lies only do we show it on paper.
Callus Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 2:16 PM
I am grinning, Ilene! It makes sense to counter time's unforgiving attitude with a good dose of humor! By the way, I find that cameras lie more than mirrors:) Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 7:24 PM
lol you do make me smile Ilene and I too hate my photo being taken:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 6:49 PM
Oh, well. Time to ditch the camera! Beauty's overrated anyway. ~ The Beast
Watt Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 5:33 PM
You need to hide that camera! Better yet, Ilene, embrace that inner beauty that you share with your Soup family every day - the fluidity of an experienced poetess merged with a generous, wise, and kind soul. That's the real you. Hugs ~ John
Borke Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 4:28 PM
Fabulous how all the limericks rhyme with each other! Just remind yourself that health is more than beauty. A person can be healthy all the way to 100. It is something to pray for. Also, retirement is a luxury that’s worth some wrinkles.
Cunningham Avatar
March 2, 2020 at 4:25 PM
We all get older but it's the beauty within that counts. Tom
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