The Mirror

Will you still love me
When I’m old and grey?
Or will you let me be
When my youth fades away?

Will you see past the wrinkled eyes
And the unwanted flab and fat?
In a blink time flies;
Will you forget me like that?

The lustre in my hair has gone,
My hands are steady no more.
Will you look past the wrong
And stay forevermore?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Turner Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 4:50 PM
The mirror is the only truly honest friend you have. I love your poem, Jane:)
Jane Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 2:17 AM
Thank you, Daniel! I appreciate your comment!
Green Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 8:41 AM
Fortunately (or unfortunately) mirrors are only a reflection of how we see ourselves and happily not how others see us. True love is blind to those faults the mirror shows to us, for true love focuses more on our inner beauty. At least that is my opinion. Really nicely expressed.
Jane Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 2:13 AM
Thank you for the compliment, Chris! I do agree that true love should be looking at your heart, and not merely at what is seen.
Nayak Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 5:32 AM
a nice write on mirror Dear Just Jane, i believe our action is the best mirror of our personality!love, Anu:)
Jane Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 7:05 AM
Thank you for the compliment, and yes, it is but a reflection of our character within.
Wolf Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 5:00 AM
Avoid mirrors at all costs, JJ!! They are only good for shaving! Nicely done rhyme mate! And the answer should be yes!
Jane Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 7:05 AM
I'd have to agree full-heartedly! Thanx, I appreciate it!
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