Eternal Youth

 

The elixir was a disappointment

as the mirror reflected no noticeable change

I stared glumly as good money had been wasted

not one blemish had been removed

nor one wrinkle concealed or subdued

I had vigorously rubbed it all in, lavishly so

a few drops had even caressed my tongue

Fuelled with enthusiasm I was now dejected

all had been in vein, a useless effort

The uphill road had taken its toll

as the ravages of time had clawed at my complexion

I was old, unattractive and invisible

An empty jar begged to be replenished

but I was too tired, the victim of age and time

It remained empty to be discarded