
VJ’s Weekly Challenge #117 – Except
my face in the mirror reflects
a ghostly reminder
this leathered skin
has endured hardships
just as she did
except
only her contentedness
beamed through
she was always glad to be alive
her adventures many and
her strength evident
as i remember her fondly
my weariness etches slightly less deep
i won’t allow my defeatist demeanor
to harshly pigment my day
thank you, gamma
#Whatdoyousee
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Superb.
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Thank you, Veena! 🙂
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the opening line got me teared up Susi.. it reminded me of the plight of mothers who worked so hard to provide a better life for their children.
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Yes, absolutely! And to come through some harsh realities to still have a positive outlook, those are amazing woman to look up to. 🙂 I’m glad that it touched you, Mich!
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This is so real. 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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Such history on that face. Lovely. Nice write.
Pat
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I think it’s a face with an interesting life. Thanks, Pat!
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Yes, indeed!
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Lovely and positive.
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I can be at times! 😉 Glad you enjoyed it, Usha! 🙂
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Beautiful piece!
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Thank you, Belladonna! 🙂
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This is lovely, Susi 🙂
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Thank you, Chris! I appreciate that. 🙂
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She is a heroic figure in your poem. Thanks Susi for your wonderful poem on the prompt
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Yes, she is! 🙂 Thanks for your kind words and this lovely prompt, Sadje! 🙂
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You’re welcome my friend
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What a sweet story in poetry.
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Thank you, Lisa! ❤ Indeed, she looks like a sweet lady. 🙂
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Sweet. Your poem reminded me of my mom. 93 and still going, always upbeat despite all she has suffered.
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Awesome! Sounds like she has lived a full life. When I was younger, I watched Harold and Maude and always said I wanted to be like Ruth Gordon when I reached that age. Such a hoot!!
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Beautiful
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Thanks so much! 😊
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Very beautiful, tender and reminds me of my grandma and staring at the wrinkles on her hands when she made home made biscuits. Love Joni
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So happy you enjoyed it, Joni! Yeah, I have memories of my grandmother’s hands too. I wrote about it too. Let me find that.
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Oh I would love to read that. Have an amazing
evening. Isn’t it strange how profound certain things are in our memories. Have a blessed
evening my friend. Hugs 🤗 Joni
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Here you go, Joni! https://iwriteher.com/2020/03/18/her-hands/ I wish you the same. Stay safe and well! 🙂
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A heartfelt and beautiful piece, Susi!
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Thanks so much, Eugenia! 🙂
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My pleasure!
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Wonderful 👌
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Thank you so much, Ramya! 🙂
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Beautiful.
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Thank you, Punam! 🙂
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My pleasure, Susi. 🙂
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