Turning Back The Clock Poem by Ernestine Northover
Turning Back The Clock
Each day finds me in the spotlight
up above my mirror hung.
Revealing all my blemishes,
which can stop me looking young.
The jaw line is not so taut now,
and eyelids are drooping fast.
I’d hoped to grow old gracefully,
but the job ahead is vast.
Every hour brings on wrinkles,
which seem to be very deep,
The make-up kit cannot conceal,
when the imperfections creep.
I dab on sheer beige foundation,
what’s missing is pencilled in.
Some rosy lips to draw the eye
from the flaws upon the chin.
If I could just keep my distance,
the picture is not a shock.
A pleasant face appears and smiles,
bit like turning back the clock.
But in the garish light of day,
those age lines stand out for real.
For when that spotlight shines on me,
I so need a facial peel.
I have developed an arthritic wrist turning my clock back! ! nice write 10 Daniel
Ernestine, it is what is inside that counts, where you can stay young forever. Nice piece.10/10 Regards, Ian
When folks look at your face, they don't have to read between the lines to see what a wonderful person you are. An ageless poem, Ernestine! -chuck
This is great Ernestine, the endless battle against the ravages of time beautifully portrayed. Love, Andrew xx
LOL! I love this candid piece about age! I'll bet you look very fine and methinks that age proves we've lived, the lines show the laughter and the hard times we've gone through and are a testament to someone who's earned them. Does that make sense? It's meant to be a compliment, the poem is very fine. Enjoyed reading. HG: -) xx
Turning back the clock and much regrets The sadness of past and what else? A great poem and I touch the words Oh! it's painful and filled tears in my eyes.
Hello, my dearest Ern.. You are beautiful outside and inside.A caring person.That's what counts most. I love your last lines..Enjoyed reading this very much. I love you, Meggie
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I would like to translate this poem
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I know exactly how you feel Ernestine, but when I saw your photo I thought what an elegant lady you look and a beautiful peson too, don't be so hard on yourself, great write about a topic that affects us all, 10 Lynda xx