You wear
every trauma
in the lines of your face,
in your scarred cheek,
and absent teeth.
You wear
each bad decision
in your jaundiced sclera
in the milky irises.
You wear
laughter in the crinkles
around your eyes,
and dignity
in your smile.
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Shawn L. Bird 
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I like the way you go from lines of your face, to crinkles. Different forms of lines and folds. The imagery of jaundiced sclera is powerful…
Thanks, Rajiv
Reblogged this on Hadel.
very cool—- and so true – so true
🙂
We can look at older family members and see exactly what you mean. It’a good one (smile).
Thanks.
great portrait
Glad you like it.
This gorgeous!
Anthony
Thank you.
No thank you, superb!
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Beautiful. You have described an ‘experienced’ face – beautifully.
Thanks.
I like it.
I’m glad!
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Well written.
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Love this! Keep up the good work 😀
Thanks
No problem 😀
love this.
Thank you.
So Good
Thank you, Jeanne.
Excellent use of conjuring a visual with word craft!
Thanks.