Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

My Errant Ways

I look into my mirror
And inside I feel aghast,
Once I had flawless skin,
Those days have long since past.

My hair, lank and grey
Was once a shock of curls,
Everybody used to say
I was the prettiest of the girls.

Heading for my dotage
No fun left it seems,
Memories though, sweet memories,
I still have my dreams.

And oh such dreams they are
Of lovers, and romance,
Not a boy could pass me by
Without a second glance.

And how I played the field
The parties, and the balls,
I dined in swanky houses,
I danced in stately halls.

Now here I sit alone
Just pondering on my days,
Have I paid the price?
Yet I loved my errant ways.









Entry for
VERSE A FAVOURED THEME any form Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand.
8/7/2019. Placed =1st.

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Line Gauthier July 8, 2019 at 7:45 AM Great poem, Gary. Most of us gals can identify with such days gone by. Gary Smith July 8, 2019 at 8:09 AM Thank you Line. :)