Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

Your poem shows the reality of wrinkled skin appealing in different ways. If everyone thought these beautiful thoughts there'd be no need for botox and the 'beauty' industry, and old age would be honoured. Lines of experience should be celebrated, but so many are conditioned into thinking only youth is beautiful.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2023

Lisa May,

Yes, beauty is only skin deep. Botox or other remedies do not improve the inner soul of a person,

Thanks for your support for this contest entry.

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

Your short poem tells a truthful story. However, a lot of people, including me, thnk babies are beautiful. This should do well in the contest. I wish you the best of luck.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023

Thanks!

All babies are beautiful in the eyes of their parents for sure. Our future age lines are beautiful too.

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Beautifully and thoughtfully put! What a clever idea to think about a baby's introduction into the world and the beauty that emanates as she grows and ages; that, in fact, age does indeed precede beauty. Well done on your naani here and good luck! Debbie

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023

Thanks Debbie!

Yes, the beautiful (girl) baby, even with its wrinkles, becomes a beautiful and graceful swan as she ages.