Not Much Glam

As a baby I arrived sweetly, a peanut of a preemie Winning the struggle for survival the first years of life My mama was loving and tried hard to be a good wife At five we ran away down south to live by the sea She instilled the love of travel deeply inside of me, while Teaching, encouraging and corralling a willful independence Road trips and picnics; A simple life feels grateful abundance I thank you for my integrity, faith of self and lovely smile From student, fisherman, businesswoman to the artist I am As provider, lover, friend, sister and aunt ~ I’m not much glam written 9-29-2018 Story of my life in ten lines Poetry Contest. 2nd place Sponsored by: Silent One. With gratitude, thank you.