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The beauty of Age

I see your face 

is cracking 

crazed;

the flaking of old paint 

But beauty still remains;

in the Nirvana of

the final sun

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DESMOND CHILDS

Mon 5th Nov 2018 20:00

Thank you Martin, I’m glad you like the mystery. Much appreciated. Thank you Damon for the like.



All the best des

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Martin Elder

Sun 4th Nov 2018 14:43

Wasn't quite sure whether you were talking about a person or an old door , either way it is nicely written and I love the mystery in that
Nice one

DESMOND CHILDS

Sat 3rd Nov 2018 20:48

Thank you Keith and M.C. For your comments I very much appreciate them.


All the best des

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M.C. Newberry

Sat 3rd Nov 2018 15:58

A succinct summation of the consolation of age - the sun-like unremitting radiance that shines through the facia
that nature provides for the fading flesh.

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keith jeffries

Sat 3rd Nov 2018 14:43

Words of hope as we all go through the ageing process.
Thank you

Keith

DESMOND CHILDS

Sat 3rd Nov 2018 14:04

Thank you for your comment Taylor and the like Anya, very much appreciated.

All the best des

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 3rd Nov 2018 08:17

Beautiful

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