beauty beholden ~ the experience of years shows in life's creases Writing Prompt Write a 5-7-5 poem on any subject. The only rule is to follow the 5-7-5 syllable count (first line has five syllables, second line has seven, third line has five again). Author Notes Personal photo of wife's beloved Aunt. She lived a few months past her 100th birthday. Photo taken possibly when she was only 95! ** 1972 Helen Reddy song: I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an' pretend 'Cause I've heard it all before And I've been down there on the floor And no one's ever gonna keep me down again

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