She Is a Cartoon

She is a cartoon 
a sketch of her former self
she is a comic
no one sees her anymore
she is older now
opinions have atrophied
an invisible old crone, me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 1:35 PM
Oh...I love having you around.
Zahid Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 4:55 PM
No Caren, that's not true... You are an awesome lady... I know that from your words... Because words come from within... Don't lose hope. You are a great poet, and beautiful person. Cheers.. Hugs!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 9:37 PM
I have to tell you I do have these moments.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 12:05 PM
Hello Caren, so sorry I do not think you as an old crone at all. Nope! hugs Darlene
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 3, 2021 at 12:02 PM
Hello Caren, oh you do! Hugs Darlene
Krutsinger Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 9:37 PM
I am such a crone! I love being one though.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 8:28 AM
A fun write until I got to the last word. I hope you did not mean yourself????? I love the line, "she is a comic." That is a good thing. I love to make people laugh. I love your funny writes. Have a blessed day writing away...............
Krutsinger Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 9:38 PM
I did mean myself; I have many selves. thanks for reading.
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