Ann Foster Poet Narrative

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Just Strands of Straw

Just Strands of Straw

I look into the mirror, 
my hair has dropped to the sink. 
It is a trail of tears, 
years of taking care of split ends, 
fluffing and drying, 
tying it up, 
leaving it down…
now, just gone.
My crown of glory
 it is…
 gone.
Maybe 
and
 more than likely,
forever…

Yet the Glory of My Lord, 
is ever upon me, 
shinning brightly, 
in all
 of…
 His Light!

Yes, my hair has fallen, 
to the floor.
I have not.
 I am loved
 and
 cherished. 
He sees,
 “me”.

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Richard Lamoureux November 23, 2019 at 9:44 AM Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. True beauty is often revealed through times like you have described. It’s better to hold onto what is important rather than ones hair. Still I can imagine it must have been very difficult. Blessings and a hug. Ann Foster November 23, 2019 at 11:05 AM We forget that we are passing through... these bodies wear out... it is hard... but happens... have the best day every. Something special... a bright beautiful day to you... Ann

Jennifer Proxenos November 23, 2019 at 8:03 AM Anne, you are one of my favorite poets on soup, you write from your heart and this write has tugged at my heart strings. In my thoughts, Hugs Jennifer. Ann Foster November 23, 2019 at 11:04 AM You are so very kind my friend. God Bless your day. Ann

Caren Krutsinger November 23, 2019 at 7:20 AM We are never alone or abandoned. I see you know this, Ann. Ann Foster November 23, 2019 at 11:03 AM I forget sometimes... then I come to the soup... and my memories... are jogged... by professional runners... Hugs... Ann

Sandra Adams November 22, 2019 at 7:58 PM you always have that strong faith that pokes through, even in sadness, one can feel the hope...beautiful expressions my friend... hugs Ann Foster November 22, 2019 at 9:51 PM You are ever so kind. Flowers at your steps... Ann

Harry Horsman November 22, 2019 at 7:43 PM Such wonderful faith you have, Ann, The poem so beautiful. Ann Foster November 22, 2019 at 9:50 PM Thank you. Have a truly peaceful night friend. Ann

Chris Green November 22, 2019 at 4:32 PM Beautifully expressed Ann. So many could benefit from the positive theme of your poem. Ann Foster November 22, 2019 at 9:48 PM You are always so kind. thank you... ann

Heidi Sands November 22, 2019 at 4:13 PM Beautiful poem with a perfect ending Ann :) Ann Foster November 22, 2019 at 9:48 PM thank you friend... blessings on your night... Ann