Wrinkle - Acrostic

Woven lines patterned like the black widow's silk. 
Resting upon the face and the hands.
Insidious, the crow perches on skin once like milk.
Nestled in laugh lines, the years' stark demands.
Kings and Queens reign, then they, too, grow old.
Looking back at all the scavengers stole.
Each wrinkle a regret, the grave dagger's dole.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Deschler Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 9:12 PM
This was a unique word choice for the acrostic contest. I think that this poem should have placed higher than it did. This was a very well written poem, Rhonda. Terrific work! Congratulations on your well deserved win!...Thank you for the kind comments. I really appreciate it!
Guzzi Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 7:44 AM
Now I must repeat what you said to me, for me this would have been much higher, it is an original, fresh, peek on an unused topic. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
A  Avatar
October 8, 2013 at 8:11 PM
interesting word to write about Rhonda.......... congrats on your win.......... LOVE ~SKAT~
A   Avatar
October 8, 2013 at 11:18 AM
Hello Rhonda, nice to see you back, and glad you stopped by my work and birthday page.. LOL, been trying to pull myself together, while enjoying the soup.. , congratulations on your Acrostics challenge...love Linda
Dietrich Avatar
October 5, 2013 at 12:13 AM
Rhonda, this is SO descriptive of those nasty wrinkles!!! I loved the uniqueness of your entry. I was unsure of your meaning with grave dagger's dole, and except for that, was going to place it even higher! Congrats on this gem.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
October 5, 2013 at 12:21 AM
The grave dagger's dole was just a play on words - digger / dagger. Don't worry...sometimes I confuse myself! I'm grateful for the placement...:))
Onclaud Avatar
October 2, 2013 at 5:59 AM
rhonda, so great to see you here again... this is age portrayed through strong metaphors... you are on a roll once more; wonderful!..:) huggs
Gorelick Avatar
October 1, 2013 at 6:19 AM
Looking at your picture , you rally cant relate!..lol. But I can..this little gem captures the deal with wrinkles..love the last line. BG
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