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 © | Year Posted 2009

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Parish Avatar
March 12, 2009 at 3:51 PM
An absolute wonderful write. I love it. I can so relate to it. Sorry I missed it before. I'm added it to my fav's...
Devonshire Avatar
February 19, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Laurie, we do set ourselves free when we don't depend on the approval of others, don't we? You've given me a lot to think about. Love the last line! Carolyn
Williams Avatar
February 3, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Hi Laurie.... love the final understanding, acceptance, even the inner reprimand and the inner strength in this poem... terrific writing... !!! Thanks Laurie for your comment on Still Seconds
Lopez Avatar
February 2, 2009 at 4:52 PM
I appreciate your comment and great job on 'Enough'.............nice
Guzzi Avatar
February 2, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Ahhhhhh yes we are enough. Try my Love Bah & Sheer Joy...Light & Love Debbie
Strand Avatar
February 2, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Excellent reflective writing Laurie.rgds Brian & thanks or your welcome comments
Ingle Avatar
February 1, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Everybody has to put their foot down sooner or later, or up someones rear end...ouch! I hear ya girl..I love your writing...keep it up...Lawrence in Lou. Did that ol' storm reach you all like it did here in Louisville? We caught it bad..I had to go to my sisters house 11 miles away just to stay warm for 3 nights . I finally got power back at 10:00 am this morning. So far, I have only one busted pipe. We still have a bunch of people around without any electric..Lawrence in Lou. Ky.
Kelly Avatar
February 1, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Laurie , I believe we all feel like , at sometime or another . There comes a time ,when we must say ; enough IS enough !!! Good call ...
Atanacio Avatar
February 1, 2009 at 7:45 AM
I never tire reading your material over and over again.. you just entertain --thanks for that... really :) Frank
Winter Avatar
January 31, 2009 at 2:35 PM
An extremely important realization - revelation really. A powerful moment of change for the better. Beautifully expressed. Love, Shar
Gass Avatar
January 31, 2009 at 2:32 PM
This beautifully written poem conveys a lot of inner strength, Laurie. It is easy to lose yourself trying to keep everybody happy. I can relate with this one very well. I am starting to find my voice and it is getting stronger and more positive! Well said, my friend! Loveudu too, Robin
Higgins Avatar
January 31, 2009 at 1:17 PM
This is a wonderful write Laurie...sad truth for a lot(including myself) never fully thinking you are quite enough until the little light bulb goes off..This is well written with some nice colorful language..the fifth stanza and the last few lines are beautiful..Great job of bringing this piece to life..much love, Chris.
Bulger Avatar
January 31, 2009 at 1:00 PM
wow Laurie, I felt that one... very well written!
Richards Avatar
January 31, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Thought provoking poem, and deeply truthful. A lot of us fall into doing what everyone expects of us, and we lose ourselves. Well written, Laurie. ~ Love, Carrie
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