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An Unfinished Woman
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~ An Unfinished Woman ~

am I a three-dimensional diffraction
a hologram, that people view


I wear the face's they expect to see
the ones they're comfortable with
Faces of daughter, wife, mother and friend
changing them like hats from an old hall tree


they look through me without a clue
never questioning
it is reality or merely a sham


Taking at face value what they see
as if by doing more
encroaches upon their personal space
diminishing their own tiny worlds
They never look beyond my face


when will someone care enough to see
what mysteries are hiding inside of me


Who will ask what's in my heart
uncover the passions that I hold
Listen to the poetry of my soul
or my dreams yet untold


a mirror image I will no longer be
wearing faces I used by need


Time and space, I now have
to explore feelings I tucked away
Were they just a place to escape
when obligations got in the way


Years and layers have covered them deep
I must peel them back one at a time
and finally reveal


an unfinished woman


 

(c) January 10, 2005


 


 


 
 


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 Reviews of "An Unfinished Woman"
Reviewed by Dark Knight (Reader)
Reviewed on March 2, 2008
I loved this!! The examination of the real you that others don't see and your search for the beauty that you know yourself to be-the soul searching written here is refreshing-thank you for writing this

Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)
Reviewed on March 1, 2005
I can truly relate to this one. The blindness of people seeing only of the surface
Lone time and I love what lies below the layers of the mask! IT is totally Awesome Warm Loving and So Unique in all so many ways. Very Much so Yes That you Truly Are.
Thank You Carole
Love Tracey xo

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on January 11, 2005
wise and wonderful

Reviewed on January 11, 2005
Carole,

Par excellent picture and write!! Loved the lines: "Years and layers have covered them deep"; "I must peel them back one at a time ... "


Best wishes,

Robert

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
Much wisdom here, Carole, masterfully expressed.

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
Very beautifully done. The unfinished woman is becoming one with finish. R

Reviewed on January 10, 2005
(((carole)))

much thought was placed behind each word, i can see that. thought provoking, many will identify (as i do). thank you for the wisdom in this one

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
Methinks you are a bit more complete than your distactors realize. Excellent job here, lady.

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
Beautiful and well written.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
Most excellent work Carole!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Sandy Knauer
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
Very nice, Carole. I remember stepping out on my front porch many years ago and consciously putting on my smile. I vowed that day I'd never do that again, and have tried my best to show the world who I really am since that day. I hope this beautiful piece of work encourages others to do the same.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
This is an incredible write and one I can relate to. When you do find that kind of understanding it will be a treasure beyond your dreams.

Reviewed by Sue Hess
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
this is just wonderful, i enjoyed the concept and identified with it so much, and the flow is great too. just a really good poem!

Reviewed by Denise Edwards
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
Totally awesome write! I can see myself in many aspects of this. thanks for sharing!

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on January 10, 2005
Carole, this is writing at its finest. And Oh how so many will relate!
Excellent!

Lisa

Reviewed on January 10, 2005
splendid poem, carole; i love how you write! well done; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your tx. friend, karen lynn. :D

i am keeping this one; this is too good!


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