WRINKLES AT BAY
When I was young
the value of my beauty
I did not fully understand,
But now, as I age
the cost I comprehend.
If I had realized back then
wrinkles cannot be held at bay,
I may have lived my life
In a very different way.
More laughter and sun bathing,
laugh lines be damned
More tequila and much dancing
that would be my plan.
I would let the wrinkles come,
bathed by the sun,
and wear out the soles
of many boots
while having lots of fun.
E.A.Fussell
E. A. Fussell 