I gaze at the reflection in full view.
I don't see brown hair or eyes of blue.
I see a woman whose wisdom has grown in years.
Who survived an abused life for many years.
I don't see my oval face.
I don't see my slender waist.
I only see a woman whose patience never ebbs.
I see a woman who has escaped many tangled webs.
I don't see my beauty although it's clear.
I don't see earrings in my ear.
I see a woman youthful beyond time's kiss.
I see a woman full of bliss.
I don't see my tanned skin.
I don't see my shapely shin.
I see a woman full of knowledge.
I see a mid-life woman going back to college.
I don't strike a sensual pose.
I don't wear the latest clothes.
I see a mother who was timid and shy.
I see a woman with wings to fly.
I see my inner beauty living long.
I sense the drive for knowledge which makes me strong.
I see my heart all full of empathy.
I see a mighty warrior who needs no sympathy.
Author notes
I owe my strength to a higher power.
A contest entry
- For the Trophy-Less! by FallingTwilight.
600 points, ended December 2, 2006, 21 entries
Silver trophy winner
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First, let me thank you for entering my contest.
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This poem was very touching. The flow and imagery was very well done. I suggest you be careful with repeting phrases and or words, it can annoy a reader.
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Thank you for the comments. I will keep them in mind. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Happy New Year to you.
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This is an extremely good poem for that option! I love your rhyme scheme and imagery.
Thanks for enetring and Good luck!
FallenPoeticAngel
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WONDERFUL!!
just wow..
to think that thats what you see?!?!?
truely amazing..to match a truelly amazing poem
mesch good luck ma!
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this is nice......i really like it. so much.....god! i'm speechless. lol
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