Life Goes On

I’m a woman, never claimed to be flawless
Stretch marks, I’m not skinny, I’m not absolute
At one time I have lived my life lawless
Never have I been perfect this I won’t refute 

I’m only human and age is creeping 
Scars galore from past struggles 
Open minded but stubbornness is seeping  
Experiences many, never lived in a bubble 

But for all my faults I am in control 
My life and my ways may contradict
A good heart and I am giving, keeps me whole 
When it comes to my words at time they conflict 

Experienced love, happiness and pain 
Heartache, the joy of giving birth 
Loss of a child, abuse left me feeling drained 
All gave me my undeniable sense of worth 

I believe we all have the right to express 
Never claimed to get along with all 
I don’t like the drama yes this I confess 
If a friend and hurt I would always call 

All I’ve been through, others have seen more 
How jealousy kills relationships you see 
I learned to appreciate differences before 
I avoid others that with me will disagree 

I never claimed that I’m the very best 
Yet to the pleasure of words I am drawn 
With all that I’ve just admitted I guess 
either take me or leave me, life goes on

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Date: 4/8/2021 1:41:00 PM
A fine penned piece Brenda, telling this well with good imagery and nice rhyme too. Hope you're doing ok in these strange days, Blessings always, Gordon
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 4/29/2021 12:39:00 PM
Thank you gordon!:)
Date: 4/5/2021 12:18:00 PM
Hello Brenda, you have been through a lot. With your ups and downs. You got through it. Happy Easter. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/7/2021 11:01:00 AM
Heloo Brenda, you are welcome my friend. Enjoy your day.
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 4/6/2021 6:37:00 PM
Darlene thank you so much!;)
Date: 4/5/2021 1:43:00 AM
superb and excellent writings
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 4/6/2021 6:37:00 PM
Thank you!;)
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 4/6/2021 6:37:00 PM
Thank you!;)
Date: 4/4/2021 9:27:00 PM
Enjoyed your musings on the up-and-down roller-coaster of a life truly lived, Brenda. Light and Joy, Gershon
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 4/4/2021 11:14:00 PM
Thank you gershon!;)
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