Thursday, 6 July 2017

The making of the crone

Looking at her reflection in the mirror 
She notes without complaisance 
The lines getting deeper
More numerous 
Each passing day more appear
It really is a continuing 
Work in progress 
You'd think her looks 
Would be clearly defined 
This isn't the case
She becomes fuzzier
Heavier in features 
The healthy glow
She was endowed with
A few months ago has left
Leaving behind a dull skin
Her grey hair falls without grace
Limply around her face
Her lips keep peeling
Older and fragile
The mirror doesn't lie
It's only natural 
A question of time 
Before she turns into a crone.

Lucette C. Bailliet
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