Lotions and Potions (Monchielle)

by Sylvia   Mar 26, 2009


Lotions, potions, magic!
TV ads, magazines,
everywhere that you turn.
Wrinkles gone, age spots fade,
women will never learn.

Lotions, potions, magic!
Face, smooth as babies tush,
promises made to us.
Glob them on, watch them work,
lay back, no muss or fuss.

Lotions, potions, magic!
Raccoon eyes, have no fear.
Abracadabra, gone.
You look in the mirror,
skin tight, puffiness drawn.

Lotions, potions, magic!
I say, no more of this,
leave my face as it is,
wrinkled, spotted, puckered.
Signs of wisdom, gee whiz!

Copyright © 2009 Sylvia All Rights Reserved
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The Monchielle is a poem that consists of four five-line stanzas where the first line repeats in each verse. Each line within the stanzas consist of six syllables, and lines three and five rhyme. The rhyme pattern is Abcdc Aefgf Ahiji Aklml. Created by Jim T. Henriksen.

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  • 11 years ago

    by Everlasting

    Lol, I liked the last stanza the most.

  • 15 years ago

    by End Of Eternity

    Funny one but with very good message.
    Really liked the way you started every stanza with
    Lotions, potions, magic!

    Beautiful write...very refreshing

    all the best and take care

  • 15 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Yes I agree..we do so much to maintain us
    that it is becoming a pain in the neck! Enjoyed this read..take care.

  • 15 years ago

    by Daisy if you do

    Oh how I loved this delightful read. It's amazing how when we look back on our pictures from years ago we can never get back that youthful glow. I believe this could be about any aging woman. I don't age gracefully. Just fully. Great Job and quite the humorous read although many truths found in it.
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    Take Care, Kay

  • 15 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    Well, its nice to see you making a funny poem! Monchielle's are very difficult to write, nice to see you were up to the challenge and brave enough to try it.. interesting write!

    5/5.

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