The woman's hair style was
Similar to mine, as were her
Eye glasses, her age lines and
Her wrinkled neck.
I didn't know the woman, but I was
Drawn to her obituary photo in
The paper since she was the
Same age as I.
The lady had a pleasant smile,
But she looked old,
Really old.
I cringed.
The image caused me to ponder,
To wonder how people view me.
And it caused me to tell my
Girls, "When the time comes,
Please don't include a
Picture of me in my obituary."