When I look into the mirror I see fine lines,
Around my eyes, around my lips.
The years have traced them
With their fingertips.
There are fine lines between
the simplest things:
the good, the bad,
the hopeful, and the sad,
between the laughter and the tears,
they weave their way through all the years.
There are fine lines between love and hate,
what we want now, and what's worth the wait,
between the young and the old,
between what's real, and what you've been told.
There are fine lines between war and peace,
One is always with us, one, just out of reach.
Decisions that we make along the way,
whether to go, whether to stay,
determine just how deep
the lines may reach.
In the end we are all defined,
by fine lines.
Author notes
Option #4 Something I've been thinking about recently.
A contest entry
- A Whole Lot Of Options by reckless abandon.
450 points, ended May 9, 2008, 19 entries
Gold trophy winner
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and some fine lines ...
that you've shared here! Bravo for these thoughts of wisdom and congratulations for your gold too!
It's always good to find a thinking poet and thanks for linking me over! j
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This was very worthy of the golden cup. I'm glad you posted it for me to enjoy. This is a great thought provoking poem.
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I don't think I can find the words to describe this poem. It's inspiring, incredible, and beautiful. When I first read it I was left without words and was even more amazed that this was a new poem for the contest. Great job and thanks for entering.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comment and of course for the gold trophy. I am honored.
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between what's real, and what you've been told.
There are fine lines between war and peace,
One is always with us, one, just out of reach.
Decisions that we make along the way,
very deep feelings of thought felt in your poem thank you for sharing your poem with the group.
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Very thought provoking and insightful take on life's up's and downs. Good luck in the contest!
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Interesting way to use this metaphor of lines and life. Think others think about this now and then too.
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this is great. I hope it garners the gold because the message is clear and the rhyme is great...thanks for sharing. I love the idea of fine lines defining our lives. That's brilliant.
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