Enough
In her beauty she walks beside the water
Her reflection is found in its stillness
The quietness of her heart mirrors that of the pond
Decisions made much earlier have left a void within
But still she has a quiet strength, and knowing
That what must be done will be done
She offers no excuses
And feels no need for justification from others
And this has set her free
So many times her thoughts were consumed
With satisfying the demands of others
Tugging on her heart like hungry pups at the teat
All wanted to be heard and gratified
Twisted and pulled by the will of others
Had left her weary and troubled
Her freedom of choice a casualty
Had died from neglect
The difference in her now had come
From a heart that for too long
Had been disregarded
But now as she sat beside the mirrored pool
And looked deep into and within
A recognition came
She was enough
Copyright © Laurie Ginn | Year Posted 2009
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