#AtoZchallenge: This is my post for the alphabet N
Not so pretty anymore,
Time has taken a heavy toll,
on her body and soul.
There are scars and blemishes,
ravages of time.
She is marked in so many ways,
though to you she looks fine.
She wants to look perfect,
to show you her best side.
But any which way she turns,
there is something to hide.
Faded marks on her skin,
of minor skirmishes she’s been in,
the battle scars she carries,
outside and within.
She isn’t proud,
of her damaged form,
Bear with her insecurities,
wait for her to come seeking.
your unconditional approval.
until then her silent support,
and ardent admirer,be.
Don’t give up on her love,
lay your heart and soul ,
willingly at her feet.
She is only trying to hide,
her tattered self,
from your adoring eyes.
Sulekha aka Lucks
Nice! All the best for A-Z…from a fellow challenge participant 🙂
Four Leaf Clover
Welcome to my blog and thank you for your comment.
Ah! That's a good one. 🙂
Thank Shilpa.
Insecurities of an aging woman so rightly captured in the simple words. Brilliant work. Cheers, Laxmi.
Appreciate your lovely compliment 🙂
Alas, age and two kids can undo quite a bit! 😀
Very aptly portrayed, Sulekha!
I know 🙂 thanks Roshni.
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and true beauty lies within. But poem beautifully written – the pain felt.
Suzy, love your comment.
Powerful poem 🙂 Very well written 🙂
Thanks Sridevi
So well written Sulekha !
Ruchira, thank you so much.
Liked the poem !!
Loved your comment.
I loved the way you brought out the insecurities of a woman who is trying to escape the ravages of age. Beautiful poem.
Thanks for appreciating my poem.
This poem is just so touching. Write more poems Sulekha.
Preetilata, I will try to write, thanks for the encouragement.
Oh, This is so powerful. Absolutely bang in in getting under the skin of a woman whose make-up free youth is just past.
Quite like the pic too.
Meera
Meera, thanks friend for your lovely comment.
This touched me on so many levels.
Kudos.
Thank you Damyanti.
Hits hard on so many points. Nice one again dearie.
Janaki, thanks buddy.
You've captured the feelings of an aging woman so well!
Could be me 🙂 thanks Corinne.
Lump in my throat. Touching one, Sulekha.
You have made my day, thanks.
Ah! Beautifully expressed…
Sharmila, thanks.
perfectly written ! thanks for sharing
Angela, thank you for visiting and commenting.
Nice One….age, insecurities and life …good bind 🙂
NBose, thanks a ton.