Bryn Strudwick Poet Sonnet

Young Again

YOUNG AGAIN

I looked into the mirror yesterday
And in it saw the ravages of time.
Tired eyes and hair that long since turned to grey,
So many years since I was in my prime.
I felt despair; how quickly time had flown.
So much undone that now would never be.
And then your face appeared beside my own;
I had not noticed you were watching me.
I studied your reflection so serene;
And saw your eyes still full of tenderness
Just as they were when you were sweet sixteen.
Your fingers brushed my cheek, a brief caress 
    But in that moment I was free of pain;
    The darkness lifted, I was young again.

7th June 2019
2019 Best Sonnet Contest
Sponsor John Hamilton

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John Hamilton January 1, 2020 at 1:37 PM This is a great write Bryn, congrats on a fine placement!

Line Gauthier June 8, 2019 at 2:15 PM Bryn, this is awesome. A FAVE for me.

Wendy Watson June 8, 2019 at 1:43 PM Oh that's so sweet, Bryn and as usual you have honed the rhythm and rhyme to perfection. I really enjoy reading your poetry. Best wishes Wendy Bryn Strudwick June 8, 2019 at 3:40 PM Thank you Wendy. That's so kind