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Scary eyebrows
by Mary Ellen Smith
I never really understood
Why women penciled in
Above their eyes in black or brown
That thin upside down grin.
The impression is, one would surmise
The eyebrow got untamed.
But now I know as time goes on
White hair should be blamed.
They grow in wild and thick and white
Once plucked they come back stronger
And with the razors sharpened edge
Ill deal with them no longer.
Just a little, Ill shave a bit
Oh dear, Ive done it now
Where did I put that pencil
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I havent got a brow!
09/08/2004 Author's Note: As we get older we have to have a sense of humor about this and that....
Posted on 09/08/2004
Copyright © 2024 Mary Ellen Smith
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Traci Mabats on 09/08/04 at 09:31 PM lol, I am horrible at plucking stray eye brow hairs. I usually get every other hair but the one I am after. My mom doesn't even have to bother with it as hers are invisible(blond) along with her eyelashes. |
| Posted by Charles E Minshall on 09/09/04 at 03:09 AM This one brought a needed laugh....Charlie |
| Posted by JD Clay on 09/09/04 at 03:18 AM This is a real eye opener, Mary Ellen. A great look at humanity, and the process we all struggle with, just to look fashionable for the people we don't know or can't remember, hehe!
Pe4ce... |
| Posted by David R Spellman on 09/10/04 at 01:39 AM Definitely brought a laugh as the thickening, graying brows are certainly not unique to women. Alas, I've foregone the pencil and opt for the scissors instead. Wonderful stuff! |
| Posted by Mike Loftis on 09/11/04 at 02:34 AM Great humor and verse. I love it. |
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