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Age and Experience
The story of a life
Isn't found in a glance,
Nor measured by age.
"You look so young!" They say,
Questioning looks thwarted by
A polite smile. "I hear that a lot."
As if they entirety of my experience
As a human
Can be found on my features.
As if the lessons life has
Taught me
Can be learned in a single look.
Circumstance can be a fulcrum,
Creating ever expanding chaos,
Contained only by those that created it.
Carded
A decade and a half ago I was carded (oh I was about 50 then). I thanked her profusely, then wondered if she was just not wearing her contacts. I get double takes even now and I am patronized which pisses me off, but hey - we just look good is all. ~ :D - Stella