Each decade is a shock of revelation.<\/p>\n
True, by looking back we know we grow.<\/p>\n
We age, we laugh, we cry, we grieve,<\/p>\n
and the racing river of time does not cease.<\/p>\n
Wild hairs, fine lines that turned to wrinkles,<\/p>\n
the sagging body, the weakening grip.<\/p>\n
The old mirror is a silent and harsh critic,<\/p>\n
no matter what spotlight illuminates our way.<\/p>\n
In my mind, all life is still before me, but<\/p>\n
The mirror bares the brutal truth.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are old, Father William\u201d Alice said<\/p>\n
in Wonderland. He did not seem to care,<\/p>\n
But the young girl I was only yesterday<\/p>\n
Is shocked to see all her white hair.<\/p>\n
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