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The Lady Paused

The lady paused, it was not fair That one should boast such raven hair And ample breasts so round and flush On waist an hourglass would blush The lady paused, her mirror stilled Reflection froze as her eyes filled Was she as jealous as the queen Of Snow White’s beauty, fresh and clean Ashamed she was of her demise So what, the girl bore big blue eyes So what, her color rivaled rose In every hue love can suppose The lady paused, so she grew old Her springtime stories had been told Her memories were still intact That raven hair was hers, in fact Yes, she was jealous of herself Her youth now pictures on a shelf Will she find happiness inside Where ageless beauty can reside

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Date: 10/27/2024 8:53:00 AM
Mike, how happy I was to see your comment on my last poem, and it was a wonderful comment, thank-you. Do we not all go through this, what a great fact of life you recite to us all, we become a ghost of who we were when young, but how does one change this cycle, we can only accept it, and understand ' Her youth now pictures on a shelf, will she find happiness inside where ageless beauty can reside.' SO well penned my friend, Blessings Jennifer.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/31/2024 3:49:00 AM
Thank you Jennifer,I always appreciate your kind comments xxoo
Date: 10/17/2024 10:14:00 AM
What was once a blooming flower has now sadly wilted over time. She's certainly not alone. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/17/2024 12:08:00 PM
Time will do that! Thanks Tom!
Date: 10/17/2024 8:06:00 AM
A brilliant poem Mike written beautifully with a wonderful message and reminder! Love it!! Debx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/17/2024 8:07:00 AM
Thank you Deb xxoo
Date: 10/17/2024 6:32:00 AM
They say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" Mike and whilst age and gravity takes its toll - it's inner beauty that truly counts:-) hugs Jan xx
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/17/2024 8:07:00 AM
So true Jan, Thank you xxoo
Date: 10/17/2024 5:37:00 AM
What an awesome lesson, an old one to be sure, but told fresh and anew by your golden pen. Let's hope she gets it
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/17/2024 8:07:00 AM
Thanks so much Tom!!

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