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A Kaleidoscope of Hope

i wear hopes and dreams,
utter inspiring wishes deeming
             me invincible-
i am never alone when i have
desires for life to be more than
it already is

if only my daughter was happy,
    maybe i would be too-
for she is but a teen struggling
to fit in, 
popularity never sees the beauty
in the quiet and frail ones,
no, it seeks the ones who won’t
fight back because fear haunts-
anxiety and depression no more,
i long for her woe to dissipate and
bestow confidence onto her
innocent soul,
a young lady needing what all
young ladies want-
deep security and soft affection

i wish my sister was here with me,
maybe we would drink coffee on
sundays again,
sitting by the sill - believing in each
other and speaking verses of love
once more
death stole her from me, 
her choice destroyed me,
left me wondering if i could have
loved her more-
                  “NO, MY LOVE…I COULD NOT”

two wishes i have in this life,
though i am happy to be a mother 
and a wife,
i do hope ease finds my daughter,
and comfort finds my soul;
she deserves joy and i deserve
a myriad of peace

may she find the self-assurance in
herself and herself only,
hold onto HER hopes and dreams
as well
may I find positive energy and allow
it to flow through my aura with
            a kaleidoscope of hope

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1.22.20
What Are You Wishes Poetry Contest
Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Mystic Rose Rose Date: 1/23/2020 8:50:00 AM Ah, your poem brought tears to my eyes, I so understand every feeling here. I remember what it was like having a young daughter, she is now 40 and still, its my greatest wish that she be happy. As for your sister, she knows explicitly that your love, is of gold, no worries, she watches and she is proud, thank you for sharing your heart and your pen, Also thank you for my placement in your contest. I am delighted you like it. Love xo Login to Reply