I was exprssing a mood I was in and just had to let the cat out the bag
LONELY WOMAN
She was just a flower A sad flower in the sand
"Why the sand", you say? Like the ostrich, each day She'd denied the wretch she was She was :"A pre madona in the land"
"Put your best foot forward", she'd say "Pretend and you will get your way" "Pretending will make it so"
So she went on her way, lieing to herself all the while That she was what she was not
Always looking for something better Something that would satisfy After a life seeking pleasure, fine clothes, fine jewels and cars She found her life empty, and so
Now wanted other people's children To make her life happy again
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Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)
Reviewed on November 5, 2008
Pretending is a hard job...but someone has to do it. Powerful writing!
CarolHawks
Happiness and love are gifts that we give to ourselves and acceptance of self is essential if we are going to ever feel secure in who we are. There are many who believe if they change their surroundings that their life will be different, but real change can only come from within. Placing embellishments upon a hollow spirit in no way fills the spirit and financial wealth, alone, in no way makes us worthy of another’s respect. Your words and observations are wise, Marguerite.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on December 18, 2006
There are many like this. Woman aging ungracefully, trying all means to look beautiful, covering their body with silicone and other operations. Yet they never realize that respect comes not from looks but from proper behaviour. Victor
Oh Little Flower you captured the essence of this woman's life and feelings so well from the vanity of her youth to the bitterness of her declining years. Often they are still saved and find love when they truly realized love is not based on wealth or looks, more often though it is sad they age alone. Wonderful graphic with this that presets the mood
The bulk of the collection is eight short stories that are set in yesteryear. The compilation is filled out with four entertaining fantasy pieces and three poems.
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CarolHawks
You've adeptly depicted the gravity of loneliness, which can not be met by things...but only by the virtue of love.
A Blessed Christmas and Abundant New Year to you, Dear Lady.
God bless you, Rhonda
Great write
Gods Speed,
Michael
Let us pray her out of the sand and onto fertile soil.
God Bless,
Lew
Take care,
Sherry
I wish you all the wonders of a Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year!!!!! May God bless you always!!!!!
Lots of love,
Sandie May Angel :o)
Great write,
Felix
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