I have been built by circumstance
A break here, a cancer there,
and when I look in the mirror sometimes,
sometimes, its all I see.
My family sees me as the Meme
Solver of problems small and
the laughter midst propriety' s banner
are ones that can I see
My church sees me as the Mizann
painter of Noah's Ark and things
and when I look at my class, the sweet smiles
smiles just for me...you know
My husband sees me as his wife, Ayne
A fighter, a doer, lover
and when I look in the mirror, I see
I see what is left, my face.
My friends know me as the thinker, the Mick
A word here, a what if, there
in between coffee and comfort, words
copious amounts of words
I have been torn down and rebuilt
A loss here, a turning there
I see no beauty, but strength, courage, hope,
A giver of these things
What I am, what better
Than what God sees?
A contest entry
- The Abilities That I Have. by CountryCousin.
1750 points, ended November 20, 2008, 11 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Eye of the Tiger,a stealth sure survivor.So many admire,the courage inside her.Her essence of fire burns bright,lighting our darkest nights,she's as real as is right.And my friend is a delight! Silly,I know. But this offering of and by you, epitomizes and inspires the lill' slimy rhymer poetess in me.Keep it always real Ann.Luv ya!
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Exactly.
What one sees in the mirror after cancer is only a book cover for what is on the inside. You have found that out and you did very well with this piece.
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A beauty too
You've been a good sister to me Anne. I care little about what you look like but more of what you are and that I care a great deal about.
A wonderful entry into this contest for sure!
Jim
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