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Mirror Mirror Do not lie. I know that you want to. I know that you may need to. I am broken, and soon… You will be too. Fairy tales they fill us up as kids. Happy endings and forever’s, that have no end. Beauty did not tame the beast, Cinderella never wore shoes of glass, she walked across it instead, to make life better for her kids. Real moms don’t give up. We are not allowed. We are cut from the cloth that has no seam allowance. From the time our child is born until we close our eyes, We will remember, they were ours, a gift for only a time. Families ripped apart, regardless of the reason, It is only for a season. Space and time, they are the same. A heart can contain much, in such a small room. Stand in the food line, work two jobs. Friends tell you, “go back to school”. (when? between work, life, and sleeplessness) They have the best ideas, perfect lives and the kindest wishes. Yet prayers, powerful, consistent and complete. Ever He listens specifically. Closely, He gathers what is needed, whom to send. Then the morning sun rises, the ugliness of shadow, dispersed… the gloom of certain failure…diminished… into dust. On the wall? Who is the fairest… Any (all) daughter(s) of the king.

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/14/2019 3:03:00 PM

Hello Ann Foster, you created a great poem. I have enjoyed it. have a nice day my friend.

Ann Foster
Date: 11/14/2019 3:04:00 PM

You are so kind. Ty for stopping by, butterfly. Have a lovely day...indeed! Ann

Terri Stiles

Date: 11/8/2019 6:18:00 PM

Congratulations on number 56 placement and a beautiful poem.

Ann Foster
Date: 11/8/2019 7:26:00 PM

Wow, I had no idea. Wonderful. Thank you... Have a truly lovely night... Ann

Roxane Aristy

Date: 11/1/2019 5:29:00 AM

I find power and spiritual empowering in this extraordinary poem, Ann.

Ann Foster
Date: 11/8/2019 7:26:00 PM

You are too kind. Thank you. Ann

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/30/2019 10:13:00 AM

"Closely, He gathers what is needed, whom to send. " - your spirituality in full display here, Ann.

Ann Foster
Date: 10/31/2019 8:33:00 PM

My dear friend, the trials before us are often overwhelming, but his hand ever on our lives, keeps us from drowning or worse. Pretty flowers on your doorstep. Birds in the little houses just near your garden, so they can visit many times daily. Ann

Terri Stiles

Date: 10/29/2019 6:25:00 PM

Anne-Magnificant. No fairytales-but an amazing poet who can exemplify life wrapped in emotion. Terri

Ann Foster
Date: 10/31/2019 8:34:00 PM

Small tears... You are too kind. Hugs. Ann

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/27/2019 10:24:00 PM

I too, like Richard (below) am impressed --- no, blown away is much more accurate in my case -- with this powerful record of what really is in life --- no fairy tale, that's for SURE! Ann, this a FAVE for me. Bravo, Poet! Warm wishes, Gershon

Ann Foster
Date: 10/31/2019 8:35:00 PM

Your words lend music to the air and my feet want to dance in the park, lightly as not to make a scene and get arrested. :) hehe... Thank you truly. You make my heart light.... Ann

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/27/2019 5:49:00 PM

I am so impressed with this piece. You tied everything together beautifully. I’m adding this to my favourites. Blessings Rick

Ann Foster
Date: 10/31/2019 8:36:00 PM

to be among favs... is a real honor... my friend. Thank you... Hugs for your day... butterflies with bright dots, going somewhere on vacation. The best. Ann