Comment from Liilia

Exceptional

This poem flows beautifully and I love the 'did I' and 'do I' - it reminds me of Robbie Burns and the ye olde English crowd, a time which I adore. How true the lines ring, since I have had quite similar experiences, although my hair is blond still and I wear it long. I'm often told I should dye it and cut it, but hey, when you're as old as me, who cares? I was not very comfortable with whistles and such and now am glad I can walk anonymously (lol) down the street - just an old lady, and mind my own business and be glad to still be alive. Thanks for your awesome poem and thanks for using my poem to illustrate.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015

Thank you so much for you very lovely comments and 6 star rating. I'm so glad you like this and I really love your images and Ageing Gracefully seemed to compliment my poem so Thank you for allowing me to use that. The poem was a bit reflective and I too still enjoy life to the full and having fun on this site as well. ( I'm not ageing very gracefully I still love to wear high heels and red lipstick , also have a very good hairdresser lol) Cheers Christine😊

Comment from Tatarka2

Excellent

Loved the sentiment. I think you speak for so many of us, and in such an articulate way. This drawing is perfect with the poem. I'm not sure about the repetition of "do I" and "did I" at the end of so many lines, but I do think the poem flows well lyrically and in rhyme.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2015

Thank you Tatarka2 for your review and comments, It is a little difficult accepting the ageing process at times, but I don't think it is all bad, and it does have its perks. I wrote a little differently this time so the do I and did I ,just seem to happen with my thought patten, but I' m glad you thought it flowed well anyway. I appreciate you time to read my work.Cheers Christine😊

Comment from meggie13

Excellent

I can relate to you, our looks change as we age but there is always a special beauty that the older one develops. The wrinkles and white hair gives that distinguished look. It's good also to keep the hair short. It's nice to grow old gracefully. Well written with good imagery. Good rhyme and flow The picture used mirrors you poem. Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thank you meggie13 for your lovely review and the time taken to read my entry. I hope I am growing old gracefully although I do have a good hairdresser lol appreciate your comments and rating cheers Christine😊

reply by meggie13 on 01-Jun-2015

You are welcome, Christine. Most definitely , we need a hairdresser :)) meggie

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi...

_ This is so creative.
_ I like how you evolve from a young looking chick, to time taking its toll, and back to acceptance. Whoohoo.
_ I figure that I've earned every gray hair on my head that I dye....L'Oreal and Lady Clairol don't care. (*<*)
_ Good luck in the contest.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks Jax for giving me your comments and rating, yes a lite dye goes a long way helps when you have a great hairdresser. I had a bit of fun with the brief and appreciate your comments as always Cheers Christine😀

Comment from elliesoleil

Good

This was a very thoughtful piece. I enjoyed the recurrence of the "did I"'s and "do I"'s as it provided insight to the change of time taking place during the poem. Despite the syllables remaining constant, the rhythm seemed a bit off in a few places. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this piece overall! Great work.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2015

Thanks elliesoleil, for your positive review and comments, I tried to get the rhythm right but will review it again and see if I can correct this so appreciate this review and glad you did enjoy this anyway . A bit of fun am enjoying this site immensely and learning all the time. Cheers Christine😃

Comment from gallivandog

Excellent

I really, really like this, do I,
It's written with some skill,
there's also lots of humour here
and it gave me quite a thrill.
You no longer get looks from men do you?
I doubt that's true at all
I bet you're aging gracefully
and walking proud and tall................ I digress, I really did enjoy this thanks for sharing it, it made my day.
Dave

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Thanks Dave for reading this and reviewing with such flair, sometimes I wonder what this ageing process is doing, but always look forward to a new day glad it made your day Cheers Christine😀

Comment from Curly Girly

Excellent

Age can be sad and depressing, especially if we dwell on the physical. Life has many facets and breeding and fertility is just one of them.
But yes this new one have do I
Still like because she's mine.
* the above serves to remember that you are still alive and well. The day comes when we all leave our bodies behind.

 Comment Written 31-May-2015

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reply by the author on 31-May-2015

Thanks you Curly Girly. Yes the physical may be changing but I hope the mind still stays young and can have a bit of a laugh. I do enjoy each day and look forward to all the things one can do Cheers Christine😄