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The Wrinkle In the Story

At night I slather on my face An anti-wrinkle cream So it can make me youthful While I toss and turn and dream. Of course it doesn't work and yet, This ritual remains, With just the manufacturer To really make some gains. Surprisingly, I saw an ad (Full-page, The New York Times) That made me laugh, for irony Inspires many rhymes. It claimed most women do believe They're judged based on their age; Unfairly, too, the font declared Upon the paper's page. The ad was paid for by Olay, My anti-wrinkle maker, Reminding us that age should not Define a gal or break her. A bit ironic, don't you think? To follow their advice, I should not use their anti-aging Wrinkle merchandise!

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Date: 12/26/2017 10:11:00 PM
This one seems to write itself, it just flows down the page. Which kinda speaks to life itself and how some of us age. We tug and pull to see our youth and maybe nip and tuck. But in the end we know the truth, aesthetically, getting older just might .... . :) Keep Smiling.
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Date: 12/22/2017 10:30:00 PM
You have to love irony. My mom used Noxema for as long as I can remember. I always thought she was beautiful, wrinkles or not. Beauty is inside. Ironically if you actually saw your insides...........anyway, great write as always...pat
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Date: 12/22/2017 8:46:00 PM
haha, GOOD one (and so ironic). You should see the crazy things I have done this year and not a one is working for me. Even face aerobics with Peta from Australia. That loony wouldn't even have the decency to answer my comment on her youtube when I asked, "I am at four months. HOw long until I see a difference?"
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Date: 12/22/2017 11:26:00 AM
Your sense of humor could lift the spirits of anyone, Ilene. Skip the Olay... that's what I say. You're beautiful!
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Date: 12/22/2017 10:23:00 AM
Giggles! Love it :)
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