Amberina Ballerina, Whatever

Dear US, your gracious visit is most appreciated. Thank you for your heartwarming congrats, it a delight to receive your kind words. Warmest wishes to you for a happy new year full of light, peace and poetic inspiration.. ~Susan

Dear Paghunda, thank you for your visit and comment. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Thank you, dear Andrea! It's wonderful to see you my friend. Warmest wishes to you and yours for a happy Holiday season filled with peace and joy.. ~Susan

Frederic, dear friend, dear poet, I hold your poetry friendship in high esteem and with warm gratitude. Thank you for gracing my humble poem with your precious thoughts. Your solar heart shines brightly in the poetry soup universe! Warmest wishes to you and yours for a happy Holiday season filled with peace and joy.. ~Susan

Dear Vijay, your lovely comments are so very uplifting. Thank you, my poetry friend, for sharing your gracious and precious thoughts with me. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

I do see the wisdom of your comment though.. the narrator's strength was always there. In the poem, it just had to be reimagined to be rediscovered..

The poem is introspective and explores the bravado one wears when one is broken by circumstances in life until they come to terms with their past. Maybe that exploration requires a "born lioness" heart after all.. but in the beginning of the poem the narrator feels anything but a lioness. In the end, emotional epiphanies and acknowledgement of one's detrimental life choices, whatever the circumstances, do require bravery. My hope was to bring the poem full circle, back to a positive fulfillment of the first line

Why would it be sarcasm?

Dear Silent One, is it strength of mind or sarcasm or realization? I think this opening line can be deceptive at first glance. The poem tells the tale. I hope you give it a read, my inspiring friend. Thank you for your wonderful visit and poetic encouragement, both are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Dear Ink Empress, your gracious visit fills me with appreciation. Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts with me. Your poetic presence brightens this space in a wonderful way. Warmest wishes my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Thank you, my dear friend! Your gracious visit and encouragement is greatly appreciated, Bill. Warmest wishes for a wonderful Wednesday.. ~Susan