Reflection in mirror shows a lady
Resembling relatives from the past.
Years have been good, few wrinkles already
Smile lines, crow’s feet character with sass.
Everyday I get up, putting on my best
Giggles and wiggles, hide sorrow and tears,
widowed thirteen years has been a test
Living alone has advantages and fears.
Daily a constant battle having to contend
Venting through writing avenue I choose.
With fervent apologies I’ll make amends
Biting my tongue, I beg to be excused.
Still wondering where sixty years have gone
Hoping for more…(sigh) good night with a yawn
In a list
A contest entry
- Show Me Your Self Portrait...PIF by ShaShay.
1275 points, ended September 7, 2008, 17 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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BANDITS UNITED: Tuesday was your day in the spotlight. Hope you had a great day! I've been here before- wondering where the time has gone and thinking what and who I see on the outside is not the me who is in the inside of this covering. Nice silver trophy to add to the collection. Way to go.
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This is a great sonnet. I liked how you explored your thoughts and feelings creating a glimpse into your life and your reasons for writing. Congratulations on the trophy- it is well deserved.
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Here is a portrait of someone who has weathered storms in live, yet still allows sunshine to enter her life, to lift not only you, but others through your pragmatic optimism.
"widowed of thirteen years has been a test" - I don't think you need the word "of".
"Daily a constant battle having to contend" - I don't think you need the word "having".
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A good sixty years, with many more to come. Your introspection makes us all think, a beautiful poem.
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I like your introduction we are a reflection of our heritage perhaps more than we like to admit. We live by time yet we can not hold it back while it eats away the years in frightening speed. A poem to make you ponder linger in thoughts of life what it has given us and taken. Tomorrow is another day full of experiences and joy to behold...I take each day as it comes and smile for the pleeasure of that world around me. Thank you for sharing this poem with us and for my moment in time to reflect.
Congratulations on the Silver
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I cannot imagine the tears and fears of being a widow, but you cope, feeling the yrs and the lines, but with a giggle and sass, amazing
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This is a lovely autobiographical portrait of yourself. It reflects the person behind the words, one with feelings and zest for life even through lifes hardships, a survivor. This is a thoughtful use of the sonnet form, well done my friend.
Write On!
You have been Spotlighted by your Poetic Bandit Family today because WE CARE!
Brother Dennis
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Profoundly felt, aye... lines that speak of life and the reality of moving forward year after year. Fine writing, good Poet. 
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This poem hits home for me, it is powerful, and it is filled with emotion...
Love & Light
Debbera
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Yes, truly a trophy winner! Fine reflection to see with wonderful flow, rhyme, imagery, & word choice! A giggle & a wiggle isn't a bad style for a woman who's reached 60 & looking for more!
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Oh My this is a Beauty of a piece and Powerful emotions also images~
Tugs at the Heartstrings
Honor to read~
Wish You much Happiness as You continue to share Yourself with much Empowerment
Congratulations on Your Trophy win!
-Throws confetti-
Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo
Thank You for sharing Your Heart and Spirit~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
Best wishes too
with much love & light~ Desire~*~
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this brought tears, well-written and filled with emotions. vivid imagery, it paints a picture in the mind. thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us. keep writing poet! God bless you always
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awww this is so sweet and yet sad, I relate to this part SO much, "Living alone has advantages and fears."
Ive lived on my own since I was 16 dealing with abuse, college, working, and court, its been tough and i wouldnt change living alone,but sometimes I just want company and to be re-assured things will be ok. I love this poem so much, it is so deep and I can surely relate even though im nearly 20, weird eh?
all my love, keep penning
kitty xxx
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I do like this a mirror holds so much this is a great piece that you have written well thanks for sharing your talent much love always
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Nicely done. More comments when judging. ~Poo~
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