Lump in her throat again as she starts her day
Her reflection pains her as time as dimmed her youthful glow
Remembering the image etched in her mind of her younger self
she shakes her head to get back to the present as she readies
herself for the long day ahead
She finishes brushing her hair, teeth and puts on a little powder
Applies a light pink lip color to make her look alive
Then she smiles a fake smile just to see what others see in her
Immediately disappointed she frowns and throws the lipstick into the sink
seeming to blame it for everything
As she escapes the image in the mirror she puts effort in forgetting it as her life is more than images these days
she does forget it..........eventually
She gets a call from her daughter which gives her comfort
and she doesn't feel as lonely
But reminds her of the daughter she hasn't heard from in
months and feels the ache in heart for her
Vulnerability consumes her and she says a prayer to ease the worry
She has given her entire life for her children and theirs
She hasn't felt the strong arms of a love in such a long time
Is worry and loneliness her reward for total dedication, loyalty and selflessness?
Where is her prince now? When will her knight in shining
armour rescue her? But then how is she to be rescued from herself?
No need to complain as this is her life as she made it....as she allowed it to be,
and then....
With a heavy sigh; she accepts it all again...
Love of a man wasn't in the requirements for happiness
Silver trophy winner
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