The pony tail in the mirror
As I go by
Catch’s my eye
And makes me think
Of days gone by
When I was young
And it was black
But now just gray
The sheen and luster lack
As the New Year starts its race
I see the wrinkles on my face
I’ll do my best to keep the pace
I may walk on with slower steps
But here and now
My mind accepts
The aging body time reflects
The pony tail is part of me
That long ago that helped me be
The life of love that set me free