She
loves red and black
and
impossible odds.
She
delights in the dark moon,
in
dirt, summer rain, winter
storms,
in well spelled ink.
She
reveres her brain,
the
works of her tongue,
and
is proud of every story
life
has scarred on her skin.
When
she looks in the mirror,
I look back and shout-whisper,
“You are glorious!”
photo by Dekler Ph, on Unsplash
Because humility is overrated: if you love you, tell you about it every chance you get.
- for Poets and
Storytellers United--Friday Writings #107: You Did It!
proud of every story
ReplyDeletelife has scarred on her skin ... oh yes! It took me hell of a while to get there though!
Oh, how I love the joyousness of this. I thought as I read, 'I might know who this is,' then was delighted by the twist of the 'I' in the last verse. How perfect. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteGlorious indeed!
ReplyDeleteYOU are glorious. This is beautiful and who doesn't love black and red? Wishing you a marvelous day.
ReplyDeleteI like "proud of every story life has scarred on her skin."
ReplyDeleteShe's got pretty legs
ReplyDeleteAnd she knows it
Her legs are pretty
And she shows them
Pretty pretty legs
Tight in mesh hose
Deserve a show
And I love them
..
That was me, Jim, Jimmiehov
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Great legs....I suppose if you don't compliment yourself there is a possibility that you will never receive any except of course from the cats who show great affection when they see you opening the cat food tins:)
ReplyDeleteRall wrote the above
ReplyDeleteI freaking love this! Heck yeah, we should celebrate ourselves. The joy in this piece is infectious.
ReplyDeleteLove your affirmation of everything female!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood words :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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ReplyDeleteAgree wholeheartedly.
ReplyDeleteCheering for you & also for me :)
Love own self first even if others are furious!
Be your own favourite as you are glorious!
Love those opening lines and yes, mesh stockings!! Lets celebrate ourselves. Cheers for Christmas and the New Year!!
ReplyDeleteMeaningful lines. Loved it. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHey Sweet Lady, I'm stopping by to wish you the very Best Christmas.
ReplyDeleteIf we don't celebrate ourselves, who will? Wonderful!
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