Tears Crash

A boudoir lined with glass mirrors
reflecting her many faces
possessed by vanity.
Eyeshadows and rouge mix
to heighten streaks of allurement
with tears crashing for lost youth's gloss.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Onclaud Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 12:12 PM
some women can't simply grow old gracefully!...nicely done ,ashley and congrats in your win in my contest...huggs!
Mishra Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 12:00 PM
"glass mirrors reflecting her many faces...." reflection of age depicted brilliantly. Congratulations on your win Ashley :)
Somadas Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 12:18 AM
with tears crashing for lost youth's gloss..Every age is beautiful if compared with the same cohort..Great write..Congrats..
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