by Sylvie Leochko

Created on: April 25, 2009   Last Updated: June 17, 2009

On a late night, I felt exhausted

I turned on the light and decided

There I stood, staring into the mirror

That is when in shock I saw with horror

That not only did time pass me by

I realized that my youth said goodbye

My eyes were now crowned by crow's feet

Rosacea made my cheeks as red as beets

My dark hair turned silver over the years

I now feel old and close to tears

The energy of my smile was now gone

A tired look showed my wish to be done

Once I felt ready to go at all times

I can't move as graciously as a mime

My youth slipped away as a thief

Nothing left for me besides grief

Now my back aches with every move

Not so long ago I had something to prove

Today was a day of terror

As I was scared, looking in the mirror

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