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
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Author:
Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Wishing all my friends at MPS the Happiest of New Years!
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How time catches us all gradually, a lovely piece of writing reflecting on days gone by and what is important, Enjoyed the read.
Thank you for spending time with me, I much appreciate your comment.
You are very welcome
a very touching write Bella.
I somethings think it would take a day to count the wrinkles on my face.
but the pony tail is only part of you.
while we all age, our hearts will grow stronger, of that I am sure.
Thank you dear friend, there is so much for me to appreciate in your comment. Here\'s to strong hearts! Thank you for the fav.
Dearest Bella, An incredibly beautiful piece of poetry, love every line of imagery. Happy New year dear friend. You got your mojo back, no doubt about it ❤️
Dear Teddy, you are an incredibly wonderful friend, thank you. It\'s funny, I haven\'t put my hair in a pony tail in a very long time, but this morning I did and the lines just seemed to come. It\'s strange what sometimes triggers memory. I think I\'ll keep the pony tail. Hope your New Year is filled with amazing things! Thank you for the fav.
A lovely poem Bella. The pony tail is still very much a part of who you are today. The wrinkles on the face speak to me of a life well lived. Wear them with pride. Happy new year dear Bella. 🌹
Happy New Year dear Cassie, thank you so much for your kind words, I always apprecite your comments. As for the wrinkles, I will claim every one of them. I find that if I look up all the time, they are much less noticable, but then I run into everything, so much for vanity, lol. Take care my friend!
Good write Ponytail, erm, Bella! lol. A rather old fashioned congregation may not be too keen on a (male) Vicar's ponytail, but he's kept it!
Thank you Orchi, I think a male Vicar's ponytail would be quite nice.
Nicely done, Bella. I really enjoyed this. Happy New Year!
Much appreciated my friend, so glad you enjoyed. A very Happy New Year to you!
Age takes us all if we are fortunate enough to live. It is what is inside that counts. A lovely poem Bella that tells us to accept ourselves as we are.
I love your words, so very true. Thank you my friend, and take good care! Thank you for the fav.
Tremendous work.
Thank you my wonderful friend, I love to hear from you.
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