Mike Gentile Poet Couplet

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

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Jennifer Proxenos October 27, 2024 at 8:53 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. Mike Gentile October 31, 2024 at 3:49 AM Thank you Jennifer,I always appreciate your kind comments xxoo

Tom Cunningham October 17, 2024 at 10:14 AM What was once a blooming flower has now sadly wilted over time. She's certainly not alone. Tom Mike Gentile October 17, 2024 at 12:08 PM Time will do that! Thanks Tom!

Deb M October 17, 2024 at 8:06 AM A brilliant poem Mike written beautifully with a wonderful message and reminder! Love it!! Debx Mike Gentile October 17, 2024 at 8:07 AM Thank you Deb xxoo

Jan Allison October 17, 2024 at 6:32 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 Mike Gentile October 17, 2024 at 8:07 AM So true Jan, Thank you xxoo