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| carolj |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 08:58:08 AM
Today when I was tweezing my eyebrows, I realized that I have had the same pair of tweezers all my life. I got them some time in middle school, and I’m now fifty-four. I was so inspired by the fact that I have kept up with them all of these years and can still use them even with the tips being a bit offset, I wrote the following poem. Just thought I’d share to say I did.
Ode to My Eyebrow Tweezers
In seventh grade I met you.
My mother agreed ‘twas time
To take a pull at tweezing
These prolific brows of mine.
I followed the rules in magazines
And measured to a tee
The height and breadth and arc of each,
A beauty soon to be.
With ice in hand and nerves of steel
I plucked each stray away.
I never guessed that all that work
Would take me half the day.
And now the years have come and gone,
You’ve been mine through thick and thin.
You now pull hairs around my eyes,
My lips, my jaw, my chin.
I’ve learned to use you well, my friend,
For splinters and for knots.
I would not replace you if I could,
Despite the “shoulds” and “oughts.”
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| carolj |
Posted - Nov 04 2013 : 1:45:19 PM
You're welcome, Cindy Lou. Glad it made you smile.
Blessings,
Carol
Farmgirl 1823
Sow what you want to reap.
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| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Nov 04 2013 : 11:01:53 AM
Thanks for sharing this poem, Carol. It made me smile and remember other "rites of passage". There is humor and heart here.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
| carolj |
Posted - Nov 04 2013 : 08:51:29 AM
Thanks, Brenda. I'm glad to know I'm not the only sentimental type.
Blessings,
Carol
Farmgirl 1823
Sow what you want to reap.
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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Nov 02 2013 : 01:09:24 AM
This poem is darling . . . I can relate as I wear my apron I made in the 7th grade Home-Ec all the time and still have a Mickey Mouse Nightshirt from that same era that gets worn more than any others. Sometimes the oldies really are the goodies! Your line about now pulling chin hais sadly rings true too! Thanks for the smile! I think this should make the pages of MaryJane's magazine!
Hugs & Blessings,
Brenda
Come visit my blog at http.//www.pastblessings.blogspot.com |
| carolj |
Posted - Aug 01 2013 : 2:58:36 PM
Thanks, Cheryl. I love your tag line about rainbows and mud puddles.
Blessings,
Carol
Farmgirl 1823
Sow what you want to reap.
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 6:45:19 PM
Love it Carol! You are a true Poetress.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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| carolj |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 4:26:42 PM
Thanks, Judy. I also have every pair of Barbie shoes I ever owned. I promise I'm not OCD. This is the one and only poem I've ever written. So glad you enjoyed it.
Blessings,
Carol
Farmgirl 1823
Sow what you want to reap.
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| wildflower17 |
Posted - Jul 31 2013 : 11:13:53 AM
This is so cute. Amazing that you kept the same pair for so many years. I think you must have a knack for writing.
Hugs!
Judy
"Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
"Country Girl at Heart"... |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Jun 15 2013 : 10:29:02 PM
Oh, that is too cute and funny! So true about the hairs that we older gals now have to trim all over our faces.
What's up with that? Must be like the old men who go bald but have tons of hair in their ears&nose.*eewwww*
Plus they now have the wild-man brows. *heeheehee*
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jun 11 2013 : 11:10:36 AM
Oh, thank you, Carol! I'll make sure your name is on it!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| carolj |
Posted - Jun 11 2013 : 11:08:41 AM
Surely you may share. Thanks for your comment.
Sow what you want to reap.
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jun 11 2013 : 09:49:09 AM
Carolj, what a hoot! and so true! Thank you for sharing! It would be fun to publish that one!
May I share it with my daughter (the beautician that always wants to wax my brows) and my grand daughters?
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| carolj |
Posted - Jun 10 2013 : 10:41:11 AM
I am so gratified that so many have taken the time to read and respond to this silly poem. Aren't we all so blessed to be cheered by the everyday things of life.
Sow what you want to reap.
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| shanda |
Posted - Jun 10 2013 : 09:46:00 AM
Very creative writing! Who knew that tweezers could inspire so! I don't know much about tweezers, with very blond eye brow that can hardly be seen!
Shanda
Farmgirl #4233 |
| texdane |
Posted - Jun 09 2013 : 5:25:48 PM
Loved it! Thanks for sharing.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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| cozie lady |
Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 09:04:44 AM
Cute and funny.
amy r
sister #4186 |
| carolj |
Posted - Jun 06 2013 : 5:53:54 PM
Margo, I mourn your loss. |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Jun 06 2013 : 09:23:51 AM
carol thank you! i had an awesome pair that, after almsot 30 years, accidently got thrown away :(
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
| Sandy Fields |
Posted - Jun 05 2013 : 5:05:18 PM
Oh my goodness! That's the most delightful poem ever! Thanks for the chuckle!!!
Love writing about "My Field Days"
www.field-days.com
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jun 05 2013 : 02:29:52 AM
LOL! Oh my gosh, Carol! So true! SO true!!! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 6:48:51 PM
True talent doesn't need anything big for inspiration!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 4:39:48 PM
That is cute Carol! Thanks for the little giggle from the fourth stanza. ;)
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 3:18:57 PM
That was a terrific poem Carol! Thank you for writing and sharing it with us!
Dawn in IL |
| carolj |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 2:18:38 PM
Thanks for the enthusiasm. |
| Kirksmom71 |
Posted - Jun 04 2013 : 11:20:57 AM
Oh, how cool!! Thanx for that Carol!! :)
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
