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The Stranger

The Stranger. Walking into our lounge last night, A stranger gave me such a fright. Wizened and portly, rheumy eyed, White on top and waist so wide. We just stared for a moment or two, Wondering what the other would do. 'twas the blink of an eye as I realised. Myself in the mirror I had espied. Am I that old? I asked myself, Is this the person that others see? Well, I guess it is, so that is that, A bit overweight but I can sort that. The rest is just age that I cannot prevent, I'm healthy and happy, with that I'm content. But that mirror I will have to replace. My minds eye sees a much younger face. © Dave Timperley, an October morning, 2015

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Gail Underwood

Date: 12/14/2015 5:07:00 PM

Hi Dave, Such a lovely write and a reminder that we are getting older and can't stop it from happening, but we don't have to grown up all the time! God Bless

Dave Timperley
Date: 12/15/2015 8:33:00 AM

Growing old we cannot stop, growing up? Well, that's another thing entirely! Thanks for your comment Gail. God Bless. D.

Dave Timperley

Date: 12/1/2015 3:14:00 PM

Thought of changing the mirror for a photo, but I'd only be fooling myself, truth is, I don't mind being where I am now. Wouldn't swap my life for the world. Thanks fopr your comment. God Bless. D.

Cona Adams

Date: 12/1/2015 2:02:00 PM

In our minds, we're still 16. That's why sometimes we find ourselves standing in front of a mirror, totally shocked by what we see! LOL

Dave Timperley
Date: 12/15/2015 8:32:00 AM

We look in the mirror every day, on occasion we actually 'see' what we are looking at. Thanks for your comment Cona. God Bless. D.

Lin Lane

Date: 10/12/2015 9:07:00 AM

I LOVE this openly frank view on our aging process. We know age is just a number, but if we could convince our mirrors to reflect the age we want to be it would be quite a feat....Thanks for your humorous outlook, Dave, ~ Lin ~

Dave Timperley
Date: 10/12/2015 3:33:00 PM

Hi Lin, I enjoyed penning it. Thanks for stopping by. God Bless. D.