
Mirror, mirror on the wall
not for vanity at all
but for reflection’s call
Now the whispers grow louder,
not from the world,
but from within.
It was never just about beauty.
Not the tilt of your chin,
or the grace in your walk—
but the fire in your voice
when you finally stopped asking for permission.
You look back
not with regret,
but with awe
at how far you’ve come.
Bearing the stories of survival,
You thrive
Not confined
to the borders drawn by others.
They can stare.
Let them.
Their curiosity can’t contain you.
Their silence can’t stop you.
You are light,
and shadow,
and the spectrum in between.
You are allowed to take up space.
To be loud.
To be seen.
To simply be—
the imperfectly perfect you.
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In creative solidarity, Dee
LOVE HOW YOU DESCRIBED THE INNER BEAUTY WITHIN US AND HOW MAGNIFICENT IS CAN BE IF WE SHOWCASE IT.
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Absolutely magnificent!
Thanks for stopping by and your feedback !!!
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Great Article ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you 🎉🙏🏽🎉
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Very very inspiring poem , perfect courage lines to read 🌷🙏👍🏻👌thank you for sharing my dear friend
and many Greetings 🖖 👏🌷
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You’re most welcome. Thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it, Thattamma!!
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So welcome and All The Best Wishes 💕🙏 dear friend
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Thank you so much and most welcome 😊and sending so much love
to you my dear friend ✍️💞🙏
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Thanks much🎉🙏🏽🎉
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Nice poem and matching photo, Dawn.
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Thanks so very much!!! Happy new week ahead. 🎉🙏🏽🎉
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You too!
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It seems you and your poetry are in a good place Dawn.
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Absolutely!!! How are you? Happy new week ahead!
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My life is rather bland these days.
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It will get spicier soon—spring is here!!! Happy weekend Brad 🎉🎉🎉😊🎉🎉🎉
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Thank you Dawn. 😊
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Bravo! What an inspiring poem Dawn
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Thank you Sadje. Glad you like it!!! Cheers 🎉🌺🎉
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You’re welcome
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Empowering lines Dawn 💪🤗💪
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Thanks. Glad you think so. Appreciate your feedback Maggie!!!!
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My pleasure Dawn.😘❤️
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Happy Sunday!!! Wonderful poem, Dawn . 💕
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Hey Grace. Thanks fellow poetess. Happy new week ahead!!
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Always a pleasure. 💕🙏💕
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