Who’s that I see?
In the mirror,
Looking back at me?
The time has come…
Acceptance is key…
As I become,
The woman I’m meant to be.
Graying at the temples,
Wrinkles around my eyes,
All play their part,
So I surmise.
I’m so much more,
Then what everyone sees,
I’m a woman who’s sufficient,
Who’s stronger than she seems.
Like a Phoenix rising from the flames,
My Spirit’s breaking free.
I embrace this amazing woman,
Residing inside of me.
©lindafedroff-february9,2016
You go girl! I’m right behind you 🙂
Thanks Raili!! Have an awesome day!!! ☀️
Fantastic, I echo those words. I am greying at the sides too, I hate it.
Morning Anna!!!!! ☀️☀️☀️☀️
Enchanting!
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Linda. You know–you make poetry fun! Thank you for those thoughts set to a beautiful poem!!! XOXOXO!
Thanks GF!!! I’m getting more and more comfortable with my writing…so long as I don’t over think it!!!! XOXOXOX😘
Wow… You’ve got a real theme going on with your poems lately. Do I smell a book of poetry?
Thanks C!!! Who knows where all this is going to take me?!?!?!
Linda, Are you going to share this at the Senior Salon? I hope so. And I hope you are collecting all your poetry in one spot. Would make a lovely gift.
Yes Bernadette!! I did share in the Salon!! And Thank You..I hadn’t given it much thought, but both you and Calen have suggested I do something….☺️❤️🙏
Beautiful!! I felt every word and image. I will just have to follow your blog now!! Love the way you write and especially what you write about.
☺️☺️ Thank you so much for your kind words and for,following Joyful!
What a fabulous affirmation, Linda! I LOVE that image, the phoenix rising from that which came before. I just saw something on a video, and one of the bits of information is when we’re standing (or sitting) in our seat of power, we’re open like the arms held high, and the wings opened. Not only your words, but your choice of accompanying graphic speaks volumes of how you’re changed, and grown. It is thrilling to be able to watch you, beautiful woman you are, quickening! (fist pumps here)
👊👊👊👊👊 (inserted fist pumps!) thank you so much for all your kind words Fim!! This part of my journey (WP) has opened me up in so many ways…it’s been very therapeutic and enlightening.