death of a loved one. the before and after pictures of soidliers in a war conflict shows ageing POTUS seem aged dramatically from their 1st year to their 4th year Income insecurity / food insecurity / housing insecurity Being caught in the crimminal justice system Hard labor (like a coal miner or a roofer)
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For me it was stress. Cancer really freaked me out.
In the blink of an eye, they're older now, A lifetime compressed into a single frown. What instantly ages someone, you ask? It's more than just years, it's a sorrowful task.
Stress, like a weight upon shoulders bent low, Each burden it carries, it surely will show. The weight of the world, a heavy toll to pay, A face once youthful, now lined in dismay.
Grief, a relentless, unyielding thief, Stealing the light, leaving only grief. The loss of a loved one, a piece torn away, Leaving the heart heavy, the spirit in dismay.
Injustice and struggle, etched into skin, A life lived in hardship, where does one begin? From the toll of hard labor to the scars of the fight, Each wrinkle a story of enduring plight.
Addiction and vices, they hasten the pace, Leaving behind a hollow, worn-out face. From drugs to alcohol, they take their toll, Leaving behind a shell, an empty soul.
And in the eyes of a parent, a painful sight, Watching their children grow up overnight. The worry, the fear, the sleepless nights, Aging them faster, dimming their lights.
Negativity, hatred, they age the soul, Leaving behind a shadow, an empty hole. For what instantly ages someone, you see, Is more than just time, it's the burdens we carry.
@Lilyb My oldest sisters hair turned white all at once when she was in her late 30’s due to stress. Not even a little bit gradual about it. She was under a lot of stress. Her husband couldn’t keep a job and she was supporting 4 people
@CrazyMusicLover Sunbathing to get a dark tan, smoking cigarettes and alcohol all at once multiplies the effects, not to mention eating a crappy diet. I worked with a very vain young woman, so proud of her tan and figure. By the time she was in her late 40’s she was wrinkled up and aging badly.
@FrogManSometimesLooksBothWays He does look a lot older than 56, but most people back then looked old. Lincoln was a good person though it's too bad they killed him.
