Lines from the soul
Etched on the skin –
Carved from the joys and
The sorrows within.
Life through the years
Has furrowed the face
That once showed a smooth,
Supple mask in its place.
Gone is the youthful
Blush of a teen.
Gone the lush fervor
That once was so keen.
What are the stories
Those channels could tell?
Are they of heaven,
Or are they of hell?
Yes. . .
–Dawn Cawthon Behrens
(Song interlude. “Lines on My Face” by Peter Frampton. I love the opening instrumental.)
I never saw laugh lines on anyone’s face who did not smile, laugh and enjoy life. They often coexist with the longer and deeper character lines indicating a person has lead a life of growth, experience, learning and overcoming hardships—children are reflected there too—and if wisdom can be read on a face, it is in the character lines. Crow’s feet, tiny crow’s feet, kept constantly at bay through cosmetics and Botox, are the vanity lines of those who would stall great beauty and cling to teenage immaturity. You, Grandawn, are aging very gracefully.
That is beautiful Dawn…when I get home I will look in the mirror…see what my lines have to say…or maybe not.
Thank you! I’m sure your lines will have some creative things to say to you.
lines from the skin… etched on skin.. beautifully said, indeed..
Thank you! I’m glad you decided to visit.
I never saw laugh lines on anyone’s face who did not smile, laugh and enjoy life. They often coexist with the longer and deeper character lines indicating a person has lead a life of growth, experience, learning and overcoming hardships—children are reflected there too—and if wisdom can be read on a face, it is in the character lines. Crow’s feet, tiny crow’s feet, kept constantly at bay through cosmetics and Botox, are the vanity lines of those who would stall great beauty and cling to teenage immaturity. You, Grandawn, are aging very gracefully.
So true about laugh lines and character lines. Thanks for compliment – I am definitely aging. 🙂
Wonderful, Grandawn!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
perfect.
Thanks!