As I gaze into the clear water,
The reflection is of a younger me.
The years of age don’t show on my face,
For inside I feel young and carefree. The reflection is of a younger me,
Smiling as I dream of the past.
For inside I feel young and carefree,
A youthful heart that will forever last. Smiling as I dream of the past,
Days filled with hard work and joys.
A youthful heart that will forever last.
Living in the future but learning from the past. Days filled with hard work and joys,
Always trying to do what was the best.
Living in the future but learning from the past,
Overcoming the hurdles of endless tasks. Always trying to do what was the best,
Showing by example faith and trust.
Overcoming the hurdles of endless tasks,
Not one moment of love was ever lost. Showing by example faith and trust,
Filling life with love and happiness.
Not one moment of love was ever lost,
Arms always open to give a hug or a kiss. Filling life with love and happiness,
The years flew like birds on the wing.
Arms always open to give a hug or a kiss,
My heart and soul wanted to sing. The years flew like birds on the wing,
As I look at the reflection I can see,
My heart and soul wanted to sing,
For that reflection was the true me.
Some people "do age" very well; Willie Nelson, for instance. He can get wrinklier and grizzlier but will keep on looking the part of the wise veteran cowboy. The Sun ain't gonna go down on ol' Willie! even when he's kicked off his boots and hung up his nylon acoustic guitar.
But, as we know, the lived-in female face is not so appreciated by the media and the Hollywood moguls. They want 'babes', flawless skin and Colgate smiles - photogenic they call it. WELL DONE to the Meryl Streep's of the world who continue to work on in their fifties and sixties, still with an allure and added year's of experience. Sophia Loren comes to mind; she wears it well!
Beauty comes from within, doesn't it? Keeping that flame young and live, the spirit of youthfulness. Saying that puts me in mind of Dustin Hoffman in The Fockers, a swinging sixties Dad in contrast to De Niro's uptight security conscious over-protective parent. That was funny!
As I age, get the grey hair and crow's feet, I keep Christy Hennessy's song in mind, I'm happy as I am... "My two eyes go their own way, but I'm happy as I am...."
Hope you have banished all fears and never mind any wrinkles, Kathleen! Thank-you for this timely poem. The mirror tells me I should heed it well.
This is a wonderful poem Kathleen.I enjoy reading and I like your verses alot.A pleasant read indeed :-).Take care of yourself and continue to showcase your youthful spirit through your poetry and in your life
I like the way you have given the word "reflection" added meaning in your verses here, Kathy Lynn. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and blessings to you,
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But, as we know, the lived-in female face is not so appreciated by the media and the Hollywood moguls. They want 'babes', flawless skin and Colgate smiles - photogenic they call it. WELL DONE to the Meryl Streep's of the world who continue to work on in their fifties and sixties, still with an allure and added year's of experience. Sophia Loren comes to mind; she wears it well!
Beauty comes from within, doesn't it? Keeping that flame young and live, the spirit of youthfulness. Saying that puts me in mind of Dustin Hoffman in The Fockers, a swinging sixties Dad in contrast to De Niro's uptight security conscious over-protective parent. That was funny!
As I age, get the grey hair and crow's feet, I keep Christy Hennessy's song in mind, I'm happy as I am... "My two eyes go their own way, but I'm happy as I am...."
Hope you have banished all fears and never mind any wrinkles, Kathleen! Thank-you for this timely poem. The mirror tells me I should heed it well.
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