Most Beautiful Face

Reflecting how time changed contours and lines . . .
baby lips, cheeks, cotton hair,
most precious sight to me.

Time morphed the image, boy mischief and smiles
twinkled in soft hazel eyes;
look back at me, my dear.

Across a void I cannot circumvent
a face most beautiful shines
which I no longer see.

Faye Lanham Gibson
Copyright, July 8, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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K. Avatar
July 13, 2014 at 7:30 AM
This is so lovely, thank you for sharing!
Guzzi Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 7:39 PM
So delicately nostalgic, keep those kimo's coming ;) Congrad's Light & Love
Gibson Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 2:27 PM
Thank you, Debbie. I really like this form and find it fun to write.
Smith Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 11:31 AM
Awwww! Such sweet memories, Faye.. Congrats on a beautiful win! Hugs.. Arlene
Gibson Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 2:27 PM
Thanks, Arlene, for the kind comments.
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July 11, 2014 at 5:22 AM
Once beautiful is capture as a beauty.... Faye congratulations on your high marks in the contest... Verlena
Gibson Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Thank you, Verlena.
A. Sharma Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 4:16 AM
Beautiful write Faye my dear friend! Memories a constant source of joy forever,, congrats on huge win!
Gibson Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Thank you, Upma. You are always so kind.
Allison Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 3:47 PM
Beautiful tender write Faye but oh so sad, Hugs Jan xxx
Gibson Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 6:11 PM
Thank you, dear Jan, for stopping by.
Wilson Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 3:29 PM
Ah this is so sad and lovely too Faye...love, Deb
Gibson Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Thank you very much, Deb. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Locke Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 3:13 PM
What a very touching poem. Beautifully written. Thank you. Kaye
Gibson Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 6:05 PM
Thank you, Kaye...for commenting.
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