Thank You

 I am strong because of you,
vulnerable no more.
I had to grow a backbone
when you walked out the door.

I am no longer needy
like the woman you left behind.
I've learned to stand on my own two feet
and I now know my own mind.

Independant and self-aware
I am now, because of you.
So I thank you for all you did
when you told me we were through.

I wouldn't be that woman again
if you offered me a million bucks
and as for you and your life now,
well I really don't give two... figs.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 11:36 AM
A very belated congratulations in Patricia's "Thank-You" contest Francine. Love, Carol
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November 21, 2012 at 9:17 PM
Francine ,, Stopping by to greet you and every other soup poet, with a special thank you comment, during this wonderful Thanksgiving season. Hope you do not mind the time I am taking to express my sincere appreciation for any support you have offered during the years, or time you have been here on the soup. I am deeply thankful and extend to you my best wishes for a happy and healthy Poetic Magical Thanksgiving Day. *Always & Forever, the Poet Destroyer; -*
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November 19, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Francine. Congratulations with your "THANK YOU" poem,,.. Take care :-) ~PD
Sweetheart Avatar
November 18, 2012 at 9:57 AM
CONGRATS FRANCINE ON A MAJESTIC WRITE AND WIN LUV .. SO SORRY I DID NOT ENTER HUMOR ME AS I AM NOT VERY GOOD AT FUNNY OR HUMOROUS POETRY .. BUT LOVE .. WELL THAT IS A DIFFERENT STORY .. MY FORTE' .. WISHING U A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING LUV ..
Tsiluma Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 11:49 PM
Well penned Francine! Congrats on you win!
Mason Gibbs Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Love that poem, you go girl! Great job:)
Dietrich Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM
I sure remember this strong poem. Congrats on the win!!
Guzzi Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Yup their cross to bear is figuring out what to do..when we can do for ourselfs! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 7:43 AM
Big Congratulations Francine xx
Roberts Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 6:23 AM
Oh My its great, must admit when I read it I said the real word. ....Seren
Horsman Avatar
November 11, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Oh i love this Francine, you tell the truth and the positivity of this will more importantly help many more in the same situation....you really are a true gem....
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 10, 2012 at 8:04 PM
Independent, empowered, and confident and you did it on your own. Bravo!
Andresen Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 1:48 PM
A woman with power - you are right, show that you are strong. - Have a nice weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Onclaud Avatar
November 9, 2012 at 12:34 PM
woman power, francine.. a dauntless, well-scribed piece!... thanks my spot in your recent contest; much delighted!.. winning wishes to you and hugggs!..:)
Sweetheart Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 10:51 PM
WOW FRANCINE A MOST POWERFUL EXPRESSION OF AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN SHINES THRU THESE ELOQUENT LINES LUV .. I SO RELATE AS MY FIRST HUSBAND WALKED AWAY LEAVING ME WITH 5 SONS TO RAISE BUT IT MADE ME VERY STRONG .. GOOD LUCK .. A SURE WINNER .. THANKXX SO MUCH FOR MY BIG WIN ..I LUV TO WRITE ABOUT ROMANCE AND AM SO HAPPY U ENJOY MY WORK .. AM HONORED ..
Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2012 at 7:16 AM
this is awesome, Francine. I applaud you!!!
Horne Avatar
November 4, 2012 at 2:35 PM
lol, so glad this jerk unwittingly did you a favour - his loss
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