Alison A Smith nee Howarth Poet Lyric

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 Placed 3rd in "Twilight of My Life" Poetry Contest - Sponsored by Silent One

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Why Do You Show This Face?

Why do you show me this face?
It only brings me to tears
With dark circles about sunken eyes
Now it shows its years.

Why do you show me this face,
This face I knew so well.
With Eyes that cease to sparkle,
Now tears have begun to swell.

Why do you show me this face?
With skin that no longer shines
Worn and lined around the lips, 
No laughter lines.

Why do you show me this face?
Why, mirror, must you reflect so bold
For all I see is time’s own trace
where youth once burned like gold.

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Joel charvillat July 27, 2026 at 3:21 AM Ce visage que tu vois n’est pas une perte, c’est une histoire. Alison A Smith nee Howarth July 27, 2026 at 4:43 AM “This face you see is not a loss, it is a story.” Merci beaucoup Joel

Paige Hind June 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM very raw, your getting there though is a beauty beyond the skin <3 Alison A Smith nee Howarth June 11, 2026 at 11:40 PM Than you for your comment

Silent One May 29, 2026 at 2:27 PM An interesting take on the contest... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Alison A Smith nee Howarth May 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM Thank you

Line Gauthier May 26, 2026 at 4:24 AM Well spun poem ~ I didn't see the mirror coming ~ beautifully executed Alison A Smith nee Howarth May 26, 2026 at 4:25 AM Thank you Line

Christopher Delegans May 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM "where youth once burned like gold." Such a great line to end with. Alison A Smith nee Howarth May 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM Thank you Alison

Tom Cunningham May 24, 2026 at 6:30 AM Sadly as we advance in years we have to accept the changes that alter our appearances , only our minds stay young. Tom Alison A Smith nee Howarth May 24, 2026 at 6:32 AM My mind and heart are forever young. The rest I dont speak about. Thanks Tom for your kind words. Love Alison