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Busy getting ready to go to a meeting I was looking through my closet for something to wear My 20 year old daughter, Shereen, was in my bedroom Showing me her new clothes I marveled at her What a body What a beautiful woman Her curves were to die for Her thin waist set off her other assets to perfection Such a womanly figure Her black raven hair fell in big waves to her waist She commanded attention Her pencil thin skirt set her curves off to perfection What a beauty! I loved showing her off to the world Just that day I had told her She was a living goddess Rushing to get ready My mind was on finding something quickly When her words totally threw me… This goddess This paragon of beauty said to me: “Mama, I was just looking at you earlier today. You are so sexy You have wonderful curves. What you were wearing really set them off nicely.” I paused… Me…sexy. This 47 year old overweight woman I looked at my daughter Who is brutally honest The one I turn to when I need an opinion "How was the solo I sang in Church? Did I go off key? Does this color suit me? Am I being unreasonable?" To all my questions she'd answer with truth, not mincing words She'd call me on some actions that she thought were "childish" "You're overreacting, MOM! Stop being a Drama Queen!" And here she was saying... "You're so pretty, Mama!" Because I know she doesn’t hide the truth I felt like my heart would burst It may not seem like much to you all But those words…. Filled that hurting place in my heart That little place where insecurity has set up a home Where walls echoe of coming age...and lessened desirability That place where memories of who I was Mock and jeer the reality of who I am Deep in my heart That place... The words settled in And for a time Chased all the ugly away and gave me back my glow exuding out in my stride and they way I carried myself Those words reminded me That age is an attitude That the inner woman The INNER woman doesn’t change She is ageless A few words…. But what a big gift my daughter gave me today! Eileen Manassian I know it's hard for men to understand the sheer agony a woman goes through when she realizes that time is passing her by. That certain age where menopause reminds you that fertility is a thing of the past and beauty is slipping away. Men don't understand....They just get better as they age...more handsome. The ravages to a woman's heart are extreme. Seeing white pepper your hair....changes to your figure...little wrinkles around the eyes. It hurts, but we need to accept it with grace. I never thought it would upset me so, but I'm trying to cope and it's all the lovely comments I get that make me able to go on. Just this evening, I got another such boost when a family friend who is visiting my brother from abroad said, "Hello, Pudding" when he saw me! What a delightful comment! :) I'm, sweet, jiggly, and yummy! ;) It's all attitude...and I got plenty of THAT!

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Paul Callus

Date: 2/10/2015 10:24:00 AM

Hi Eileen! We often say that we are our own best judges, but in reality it is not so. It is often better to listen to those we can rely on. These words your daughter said are a perfect example. You see her as beautiful...she sees you as beautiful....we see your beauty, too! You are still up there with the best of them, lady!! Hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/11/2015 7:39:00 AM

Oh Paul...Up there with the best of them??? Did you mean Liz Taylor??? ;) Catherin Zeta Jones? Ah...I'm teasing ya! Hope you got my mail. My internet has been crazy. Want to make sure you got it. Let me know. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/10/2015 7:07:00 AM

Your daughter, apart from being gorgeous is wise as well! It is a very well-known fact that these qualities, she has inherited from her mother: You! For a woman to be pretty is an art and you my dear are a great artist! Let First comes life, second, comes health, physical and mental then then beauty outer and inner, after that comes everything else! No matter what the age, there is always beauty! One has only to put the emphasis on the right place! Wonderful, moving and human writing, Eileen!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/10/2015 7:52:00 AM

I cannot thank you enough for this post, my dear kind poet. You lift my spirits and make me believe in myself and in the world at large. My daughter is very much like me in many ways. I'm blessed to have her in my life. I'm also blessed to have your friendship. :) Thank you for your kindness to me.

Shane Cooper

Date: 2/9/2015 12:39:00 AM

My dear sweet enchantress, you have written a lovely narrative and I can see how much you love your daughter and she you but I think you may misjudge men a little. I do not need to see you to know you are one of the most beautiful people that I know. You should know it does not matter whether you are 17 or 47 that is just vanity. You pour your heart and soul into every word of your poetry, this is more lovely and entrancing than a choir of angels. This is not flattery it is truth. love Shane xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/9/2015 4:09:00 PM

WOW! One of the most beautiful people that you know? That's simply fantastic...and OH SO SWEET! "More lovely and entrancing than a choir of angels" Shane...this such an endearing post. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know you mean what you say...and that's what makes it so special. Hugs

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 2/8/2015 8:22:00 AM

'The INNER woman doesn’t change She is ageless' true Wondera. The 20-years old has said the truth."You are so sexy" says it all.Love...rajat

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/9/2015 4:10:00 PM

:) I'm blushing...Thank you, dear Rajat.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/8/2015 7:44:00 AM

have 2 daughters meself...my world shines in their presence also! Eileen...well done, jimbo

James Marshall Goff
Date: 2/8/2015 7:51:00 AM

Thanks Eileen...I miss the show too...useta git fired up to contribute..your enthusiasm was wonderful, too! I kick myself for missing Chan's visit...sunday am obligations can be tight...jimbo

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/8/2015 7:46:00 AM

:) Yes, they do add so much, don't they??? Thanks for the visit, Jimbo. Hope all is well. I'm missing Drake's shows something awful!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/7/2015 9:45:00 PM

I must have a woman hiding inside of me, cause I feel the same, time does not discriminate, he attacks us all. And if you were not taken, I might just attack your poetic beauty and kiss it!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/8/2015 7:47:00 AM

Yes...there are a lot of IF's in life, my dear Arthur. :) Lovely post, though. I'm glad to receive the kiss and hug on my POETRY! ;) Thanks for stopping by...HUGS

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/7/2015 7:17:00 PM

your daughter is a beauty, indeed, eileen and she sounds like an amazing and very wise young woman. i'm so glad you were able to take her words at face value. sometimes it's hard to believe the compliments others give us but maybe if you hear them enough (or from the right people), you'll start to believe!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/8/2015 8:34:00 AM

She does love her Mama, Rhonda. I'm grateful for her presence in my life. She's been my greatest blessing. :) I'm glad you have the right attitude, sweetie. Yes...sexiness is a state of mind. :) Love having you visit. Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/8/2015 7:50:00 AM

She is, Ilene. It's hard for me to admit, but in many ways...she is more emotionally mature and stable than I am. I'm so glad that she hasn't inherited my melancholic temperament. She is even keeled like her father, but her passionate side does show now and again....So, I'm glad for that. You are wise....From the right people does make all the difference in the world. Hugs

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 2/7/2015 7:05:00 PM

You're daughter is so sweet, Eileen. She loves her mama and speaks the truth! Now where do you think she got all that inner and outer beauty? Yes, it's more difficult for us gals to get older, but I've watched my mom (who is 60) and see how a woman can get older gracefully. I don't worry too much. After having a baby at 40, I've learned to embrace the new fuller, curvier me. It's definitely all about the attitude! Big hug, Rhonda

David Meade

Date: 2/7/2015 4:55:00 PM

I love these types of poems -- I feel like I get to know you just a little bit better . . . special is the relationship between mother and daughter -- I know you are an awesome Mama Bear! Pudding -- OK, I am going to keep a book on nicknames people have given for you!! Keep this poem handy, read it when insecurities creep up on you . . . I know I will because like Richard, this did warm my heart and put a smile on my face. Do you know how to print poems -- it won't let me copy and past. Hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/7/2015 5:10:00 PM

Hey you! I wear my heart out on my sleeve, David. When I was younger...I thought I'd age with grace and not even be bothered. I haven't used anti aging creams or any of those products. I dyed my hair when I was younger...got red highlights, but I'm determined not to dye it now that there is some white in there. Women younger are dying their hair. THAT I won't do. The white hair doesn't show much. I wish I was the voluptuous woman I was, but I've gotten compliments on my curves. Like my daughter said about me...I'm overweight, but the curves suit me. I don't know. I'm planning to do something about the weight...About the rest...One day at a time. Thanks for being such a sweetie pie. Warming your heart is a good thing to do. No...copy pasting won't work. You need to print....There is a link at the top right hand side...above the post pics which says....print! I you're hooked up to a printer...should work. I print poems off at my office....HUGS!!!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/7/2015 4:14:00 PM

This warms the heart. Your daughter is indeed beautiful as are you Eileen. I wish women could see themselves through others eyes, they would feel far more attractive and free. Do not fight age embrace it, with it comes a beauty that cannot be found in a younger woman.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/7/2015 4:19:00 PM

Ah...Richard. I wish I could. I wish I could. These aren't Shereen's best photos. Check FB. Posted a pic of her today after church. She works on her figure...exercises...She's slimmed down since the photo I posted here, but I can only share pics from the web. I am fortunate. People don't believe me when I share my age! At least that's something! Still....I miss the young woman I was. :( Every now and then it's comments like that that make me soar, especially when I know that they are genuine. Thanks for your lovely post. Don't forget to check FB. She almost has 100 likes and I just posted this afternoon. She is very popular, my beautiful bubbly girl! She is my life and joy. I so hope she finds a man who will cherish her.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/7/2015 3:54:00 PM

Your daughter is as stunning as her beautiful mother - embrace your curves my friend you are a beautiful sexy woman - just accept what others can see! Hugs as ever jan xxx i have to agree men get better with age - ohhhh that greying hair is to die for - mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Jan Allison
Date: 2/7/2015 4:03:00 PM

Pierce, George mmmmmmm - you need to read my 'pure indulgence - not for contest poem lol hugs jan xxx

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/7/2015 4:00:00 PM

HAHAHAHAH!!! Jan...where oh WHERE is Pierce Brosnon when you need him? Or...Russel Crowe....Or....Or....Or....It isn't fair. Men just get better with age. In fact, some men look far better older than they did in their youth! Grrrrrrrr....I live vicariously through my daughter. I was much like her when I was younger, but not as tall. She takes after her dad in that area. Ah....Silly me. I just am about having a fit. She has nicer pics....You can only post what you find on the web, and I found these. Can't see her nice tiny waist and big booty in this pic, but boy...that girl has a figure to die for!Hugs to you and thanks for your constant love and support, Jan. XOXOXOXO