Garbage

"Let me tell you a story about a girl 
who was used and abused.She had
so many mishaps in her young life. 
Self esteem she had none. Don't talk
about courage, it was very foreign as 
well.Until this beautiful lady(collector) 
came into her life and told her about 
self worth. The first thing she got rid 
of was low self-esteem, and replaced 
it with confidence.Then she let go of 
fear and replaced it with courage and
bravery. Next she got rid of hate.You 
may say why hate? She carried around 
a self hate for years. She let go of hate
and she found love. The special lady
(collector) taught her many things. But
thing she taught her the most was it was
okay to be herself. For she was a garbage 
collector of a broken soul".





07-14-16
For the contest, Garbage
sponsor, Anthony Slausen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 22, 2016 at 2:41 PM
Powerful truths told in this allegory, Alexis. I love the garbage metaphor. It works beautifully. You got a 7+ on this one in my book. It's a fave for sure. Love and blessings for you.
Neumann Avatar
July 29, 2016 at 2:30 AM
Wow. I like the notion of 'garbage collector of a broken soul. And she was also a garbage transformer.
Warrior Avatar
July 19, 2016 at 8:51 AM
Superbly done my friend...killer last line " For she was a garbage collector of a broken soul"...god bless...^WW^
Callus Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:50 AM
Alexis...You have capably recycled 'garbage' and changed it into compost from which hope and self esteem can grow and flourish. A unique way to tackle this topic! gl in the contest. ~ Warm regards // paul
Canerdy Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 10:58 AM
A 7 for this touching, uplifting poem, Alexis. Janice
Vaso Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 10:29 PM
Very creative and heartwarming! Loved this poem!
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 5:01 PM
Excellent way to look at the subject of garbage, Alexis. I really like this.
Kendrick Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 4:16 PM
Enjoyed reading your work..Reads like winning material to me..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page.Sara
Onclaud Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 12:31 PM
alexi, so insightful and filled with symbolism... well done!..huggs
Trifiatis Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 7:40 AM
Very didactic story which fits the bill dear, Alexis. Good luck!
Allison Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 6:51 AM
Great take on the theme Alexis a fabulous uplifting ending:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Shanmugam Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 3:13 AM
Nice poem Alexis;)
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