Softly secreted
skin oils
warm pliancy
bloom of Youth
its companions self-
doubt, anger, jealousy,
rage, ambition,
disappointment, the
quest for Love…
Menopause and crepe
paper skin, a sea
of dryness and angst,
storm clouds
questioning meaning
tides changing, transition
then serenity and self esteem.
© Patricia Lamont
“…crepe
paper skin, a sea
of dryness and angst,…”
What a wonderful description that is. I love it.
I am preoccupied in my writing with women at this stage of life (I don’t know why)…I’m glad I’m not the only one.