t Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” ~ If there is a lesson here for me it is to turn to the Lord. I’ve always been a little mystified by this story. I mean if no one is doing the dishes things are going to pile up pretty quickly. Maybe Martha is just bitter and doesn’t see or remember all the times that Mary helped with the work. Or, maybe Mary really is kind of lazy and wants all of the Lord’s attention. Maybe everything balances out in the end and truth can be a little tricky sometimes. I’ve been thinking a lot about sisters lately since my own sister is facing another seemingly insurmountable battle with cancer. We all play certain roles within our families. Sometimes it can be difficult to break free from those roles and their expectations...especially if we are comfortable in them or have lear
nice! love this paean to self. & sooo important to keep reminding that self.
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ReplyDeleteah that is a nice characterization... fair play and big heart... nice...music maker... i'm one myself...happy sunday...
ReplyDeletei like the strong and brave pronunciation like the song....and a nice self portrait too.... :)
ReplyDeleteit is an act of growing ourselves
ReplyDeletei think your confidence builds as well as you go along
going from kinda sorta pretty to a more confident sexy
that has no modifier...i like your connection to nature as well...
Nice to meet you, smiles ~ I specially like the ending, growing myself ~
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun poem to read - amazing how you say so much just one word at a time, and throw in some rhyme too.
ReplyDeleteGreat list, and I love the ending. :o)
ReplyDeleteI love every word of this and, even more, that the narrator has such a positive self-image. AWESOME. Way to be!
ReplyDeleteI love your poetry. I hope you enjoy a Blessed Easter.
ReplyDeleteLove the flow of this one, and the funny thing (or maybe that's just me) is just how amazingly it actually fits with both prompts! Great write!
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ReplyDeleteNow all you have to do is turn this into a sonnet.
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Reaffirming self is so powerful...beautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful words, like pearls on a necklace.
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I like how you've captured the facets of a woman, simple yet complex like a diamond.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the work is done...beautiful outcome...love the list!
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile.
ReplyDeleteI love your description-I am part elf, too! ;D
ReplyDeleteFun to read-I know we could be great friends~
I think we have a lot in common:) Hug B
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to say these things about yourself- good for you!
ReplyDeletevery cool ~
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth printing and putting on the bathroom mirror!
ReplyDeleteThat's really sweet. It carries you along beautifully and paints a wonderful picture.
ReplyDeleteQuite lovely and appreciated
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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What a beautiful list! You made me want to make the list as well, may be I will some day.... :)
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