Wednesday, July 12, 2023

HER VALUE HAULTED -Poetry

 Her Value Haulted





SHE'S MIDDLE-AGED
THAT’S HOW SHE PRESENTS
SHES MIDDLE-AGED
HER BACK SLIGHTLY BENT

SHE STILL FEELS YOUNG
THOUGH HER KNEE NOW BUCKLES
SHE STILL FEELS YOUNG
EVEN WITH ARTHRITIC KNUCKLES

SHE AVOIDS THE MIRROR
HER FACE HAS CHANGED
SHE AVOIDS THE MIRROR
FEELING SLIGHTLY DERANGED

WHY DOES YOUTH PASS
HER STATUS NO LONGER VALUED OR EXALTED
WHY DOES YOUTH PASS
HER VALUE HALTED

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Her Value Halted
by Stephanie Daich


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