Grace asked us for a Mirror, Mirror poem. I avoid mirrors these days. I hate my hair. I don't even feel like me. People stare at me. Yesterday, was the first time I went to a social gathering, since my accident. Yes, I said this has to end. Life must move forward-so I went to the Art Walk. I was so nervous I forgot my chalk to write poems on the sidewalk. It is just as well, there were so may people I would of been trampled. A yellow piano sat outside and had a sign, 'Play Me'-and people did. There was a fire blower on another street corner, a band performing at the other end of the street. I saw Go Go dancers dressed like it was the 1960s-they had white boots and some Steampunk outfits. The craziest place was a travel agency. They had a jungle maze in the back with stuffed animals and vines. The vines were huge and draped over you, it was narrow and kind of creepy.
Mirror, Mirror on the wall
I feel kind of small
I see new relatives in your view
I look like two cousins I barely knew
My father's widow peak is there
Hey Dad, I still have some black hair
Shocking to look myself in the eyes
I miss my long hair-my disguise
I have Samson tendencies, I do
I miss the girls from Starbucks-the iced brew
I have been a hermit, too long
its time to move forward into my song
I need to dance and find joy
I never wanted to look like a boy
Life tossed me a game of shock
I wish I was home-on my timeworn dock
Chia pet is my new nickname
I know how that sounds-kinda lame.
Okay, I need to stop being Dr. Seuss
I'm no swan-more like Mother Goose.
My spirit says paint a new view
I know stop writing about the color blue.
Look at your inside out
then go live, dream and shout
You are still inside there-
remember it is just hair.
Comments
Glad you got out and enjoyed life again.
I am glad you went out and had a good time ~ I like drawing on the energy of the crowds, specially artists and young people ~
Thanks for participating Ella ~ Have a good weekend ~
i hope you find your way to that dancing...there is def freedom in that...
much love...
xo,
abby
You touch my heart often-especially today-thank you so much!!!
i have seen the true beauty in a woman when she has cut her 'Samson' hair.
my wife, when we first met, had hair below her gorgeous and voluptuous hips. she decided one day to cut it and donate it for cancer victims. she look so radiant and so gorgeous when i could see her cheek bones, her glorious and azure eyes. when she smiled with short hair it became nothing less than a sunrise.
i'm glad you're ok. hopefully physically and mentally. now we need to get that artist soul back out to mend.
you are an inspiration to many, mi amiga. you have much to share
live on
gracias for being here for us
My son came from out of state to help us with a weekend heavy weight project. He spent the night. I enjoyed his company and didn't get online until later this evening!
Liza-You are kind-thank you!
Truedessa-Thank you! Peace to you, too. Yes, we retreat when we are bruised, but you are right we must remember to live! Nicely said~
Other Mary-Thank you! I feel fragile these days-and it is not my style. I am okay-thank you! You are so sweet-
cc-I think we all have moments-when life knocks us down. Sometimes turns us inside out-thank you! We do have to live though and not be so wrapped up the way we appear. Thank you~ love, luck and smiles to you.
Marco-You are so romantic-what a beautiful sentiment you shared-so poetic! :D Thank you-yes, I am bruised, but okay and thank you for being your sweet self, as always!
Abby-You are very kind! I haven't had my hair this short, since birth. Thank you sweet friend~
Kenia-Thank you! It felt odd at first, but good to get it out. You are sweet-thank you~
Susie-Thank you! Yes, I wish you all could of seen the sights. I will take my camera next time and my chalk ;D Thank you Susie~
Bjorn-Oh, you should have an Art party then! How fabulous it could be-think about it! Thank you-I loved your comment-yes, it was nice to see them again!! ;D
L. Diane-You are right! Life is too short and there is so much to do and write. We have to live to write ;D
Mary Ann-Cyber hugs back at you!
Thank you-you are always sweet~ Yes, it was fun to see all the joy whirl around me. It felt like a dream~
Jo-Thank you! You are sweet and you rock with your short hair! Thank you~
Sherry-Thank you! Yes, I will dress like a gypsy-all mysterious and put bells on my fingers and toes. ;D
You are sweet~ I will walk as tall as I can-lol
Rachna-Thank you! Yes, my Rapunzel days are over-but that is okay~
Thank you!
Kerry-I agree with you! We all have our flaws and scars. I have discovered people who are angry usually need more kindness. It isn't always easy to do-but it usually works wonders. Thank you for sharing-it is a beautiful sentiment~
Siv-You are sweet! It does define us-like a picture frame. Thank you~
Sue-Loves to you! Thank you-that was sweet~
Renee-Thank you! Rosemary's Baby will air this summer-maybe I just started a trend early?! ;D You are sweet-thank you!
Gillena-Thank you! Yes, you will think of me, when you see a Chia pet commercial ;D
Brian-Yes, I did dance and became rather silly! It does work wonders-thank you so much! I was Sinead, before Chia-so many nicknames. Lucy fits me the most~
Grace-Thank you! Yes, there is an energy-a natural joy that comes from this kind of crowd. I didn't see any one frown or agitated like you usually do. It was nice~
Charleen-Yes, go and do! It will inspire other areas of your life and smile big! You made me happy with your beautiful comment-thank you!
Alex-Thank you Alex! You are the sweetest Ninja, I know~
Alex-