Inspired by What do you see #195
the women whose eyes have seen much
their patience
their forgiveness
their exhaustion
written all over their faces
life is to be endured
until the time of transition
awaiting peace
as the recollections of all the toils fade
she once was beautiful
until life hardened her
she focuses on that as her essence slips away
I Write Her 
What a beautiful tribute Susi. All that you’ve written about her is so true. Thanks for joining in with this lovely poem.
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<3 Thank you, Sadje! Always a pleasure.
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You’re most welcome
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Yet her beauty is within
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Absolutely!
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Beautiful, poignant, sad!
Well written, Susi <3
~David
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<3 Thank you so much, David!
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Beautiful poem and woman.
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<3 Yes, she is. Thanks, Molly!
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Nice one Susi 👍
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Thanks so much, Usha! :)
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Love how you have looked beneath the surface to perceive the essence.
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It’s the most important aspect of a person. :) Thanks, Pat!
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Thank you, Susi, for such a beautiful, uplifting post! From the title through every word
of your verses, you immortalized this woman and made her and your thoughts unforgettable! Thank you!
Joanna
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Thank YOU, Joanna! :)
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Just looking at the picture, yes, she’s aged, but she’s still beautiful.
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Very much so! Thanks, Nan!
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