The Woman That I Am
Thanks To granddaughter Kenzie for 2 sides of Woman Art40 total reviews
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
Indeed, you are a beautiful person through and through, spreading the joy you have inside with wonderful words. You tell so clearly what a change it makes to become the woman God intended you to be!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Indeed, you are a beautiful person through and through, spreading the joy you have inside with wonderful words. You tell so clearly what a change it makes to become the woman God intended you to be!
Comment Written 21-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Verna! I always tell my grandkids that when I grow up, I want to be just like them and they think that is so funny, as they love having a crazy grandma. That kind of crazy must come with confidence that I am happy to be able to show them, that I didn't always show their parents. Amazing how any type of abuse in early years will mold us into what we think we are. Although I was popular in high school, I carried the pretense and pain with me until I found God, who was always there, but couldn't see Him as long as I was hating deep inside and people pleasing on the outside. What a mess that can be! Once again I just hope anyone else feeling this way will see God standing right there holding His hand out to take theirs. Thanks my dear friend for the kind review, caring comments and always being an example as a strong, beautiful and vibrant woman with such a kind heart. You mean so much to me Verna!
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You always bring me blessing!
Comment from dragonpoet
Debi,This is a well done autobiographical poem about how self-esteem and self-worth can be hijacked by people who treat you badly. It shows that getting past others' views of you to the real you inside is what makes you strong and that faith helps you do this. It also shows that writing allows you to be more gregarious than you are in person.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
PS This poem could be about me. I was picked on through Junior High and High School.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Debi,This is a well done autobiographical poem about how self-esteem and self-worth can be hijacked by people who treat you badly. It shows that getting past others' views of you to the real you inside is what makes you strong and that faith helps you do this. It also shows that writing allows you to be more gregarious than you are in person.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
PS This poem could be about me. I was picked on through Junior High and High School.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Joan!! I can't imagine why anyone would pick on one of the loveliest people I know here. However I was teased by kids in grade school because of my last name being Pick. Oh would I love to be called toothpick again, haha! I always tell my grandkids that when I grow up, I want to be just like them and they think that is so funny, as they love having a crazy grandma. That kind of crazy must come with confidence that I am happy to be able to show them, that I didn't always show their parents. Amazing how any type of abuse in early years will mold us into what we think we are. Although my abuse was of molestation and rape and I was pretty popular in high school, but still felt like the ugliest and unloved creature in the world. I carried the pretense and pain with me until I found God, who was always there, but couldn't see Him as long as I was hating deep inside and people pleasing on the outside. What a mess that can be! Once again I just hope anyone else feeling this way will see God standing right there holding His hand out to take theirs. Thanks my dear friend for the kind review, caring comments and for sharing what just had to be the same kind of inside vulnerability. As one of my very first friends here, I have always seen such a beautiful and vibrant woman. You lead as an example my friend.
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You're welcome, Debi. I can't imagine the pain of your abuse and rape.
Debi,
I think most bullies tease because they are jealous or self conscious themselves.
Joan
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You are so right!I think that is the case with most bullies!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this writing prompt with us. It's an accumulation of all our life experiences that make us who we are today. With God's help we can cultivate the bad and it will help us grow. I know God has turned you into an amazing woman.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thank you for sharing this writing prompt with us. It's an accumulation of all our life experiences that make us who we are today. With God's help we can cultivate the bad and it will help us grow. I know God has turned you into an amazing woman.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Barb for your very kind words and review. I'm so thankful that God gave us a common bond that frees us all through His Son, Jesus.
And for the bond that we all have as family here at FS. You are a very special friend and very thankful for that as well!
Comment from Sally Law
You're so beautiful to me, inside and out. I'm in awe of your story, Debi dear, and so admire your overcoming spirit.
Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the contest,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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You're so beautiful to me, inside and out. I'm in awe of your story, Debi dear, and so admire your overcoming spirit.
Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the contest,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 21-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Sally! You are one of the sweetest friends ever!
I always tell my grandkids that when I grow up, I want to be just like them and they think that is so funny, as they love having a crazy grandma. That kind of crazy must come with confidence that I am happy to be able to show them, that I didn't always show their parents. Amazing how any type of abuse in early years will mold us into what we think we are. Although I was popular in high school, I carried the pretense and pain with me until I found God, who was always there, but couldn't see Him as long as I was hating deep inside and people pleasing on the outside. What a mess that can be! Once again I just hope anyone else feeling this way will see God standing right there holding His hand out to take theirs. Thanks my dear friend for the kind review, caring comments and those Beautiful Stars who are as lovely as you are my wonderful friend!
Comment from K. Lang-Slattery
Thank you for this very insightful and telling poem about yourself. It has many lovely lines and thoughts. I especially like: "I've bottled up such love and joy; it's fighting to get out, It needs to have a bigger voice; more appropriate to shout." Keep shouting!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thank you for this very insightful and telling poem about yourself. It has many lovely lines and thoughts. I especially like: "I've bottled up such love and joy; it's fighting to get out, It needs to have a bigger voice; more appropriate to shout." Keep shouting!
Comment Written 21-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Katie! I always tell my grandkids that when I grow up, I want to be just like them and they think that is so funny, as they love having a crazy grandma. That kind of crazy must come with confidence that I am happy to be able to show them that I didn't always show their parents. Amazing how any type of abuse in early years will mold us into what we think we are. Katie you are a woman who I have always admired and envisioned standing straight with your head held high, and thought to myself that maybe I still don't stand that tall, I am doing quite well. Although I was popular in high school, I carried the pretense and pain with me until I found God, who was always there, but couldn't see Him as long as I was hating deep inside and people pleasing on the outside. What a mess that can be! Once again I just hope anyone else feeling this way will see God standing right there holding His hand out to take theirs. Thanks my dear friend for the kind review, caring comments and being the kind of woman that others can look up to with self respect.
Comment from Susan Newell
Debi,
This is a beautiful poem about overcoming challenges, learning to accept spiritual help and daring to be who we were meant to be. Perfectly written with a strong and loving message.
Sue
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Debi,
This is a beautiful poem about overcoming challenges, learning to accept spiritual help and daring to be who we were meant to be. Perfectly written with a strong and loving message.
Sue
Comment Written 21-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Sue!! I always tell my grandkids that when I grow up, I want to be just like them and they think that is so funny, as they love having a crazy grandma. That kind of crazy must come with confidence that I am happy to be able to show them, that I didn't always show their parents. Amazing how any type of abuse in early years will mold us into what we think we are. Although I was popular in high school, I carried the pretense and pain with me until I found God, who was always there, but couldn't see Him as long as I was hating deep inside and people pleasing on the outside. What a mess that can be! Once again I just hope anyone else feeling this way will see God standing right there holding His hand out to take theirs. Thanks my dear friend for the kind review, caring comments and your beautiful bright stars, which remind me of you!
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You are welcome, Debi. Hatred only eats the hater. Sometimes that's hard to learn. I don't have the energy to sustain it, or the desire to let it control me. The default emotion has to be love. Love the person, fight the demon that causes them to do bad things.
Sue
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
And so you should, Debi. You can stand up tall and face the world with honesty and truth. That you found God was there for you, no matter what, and that He took your pain away, is testament to His love for you. Well done, my friend. I enjoyed reading this. Warm hugs, Sandra xx
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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And so you should, Debi. You can stand up tall and face the world with honesty and truth. That you found God was there for you, no matter what, and that He took your pain away, is testament to His love for you. Well done, my friend. I enjoyed reading this. Warm hugs, Sandra xx
Comment Written 21-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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'Thank you Sandra for such lovely comments regard my poem . I always look forward to chatting here so your review meant so much to me!.
Comment from bob cullen
What a lucky human you are to have completed that long, and often lonely journey and finished up accepting who you are. This truly is a great poem. Faith and contentment are comforting companions to carry through life. May I congratulate you on having both. And you're a really great poet as well.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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What a lucky human you are to have completed that long, and often lonely journey and finished up accepting who you are. This truly is a great poem. Faith and contentment are comforting companions to carry through life. May I congratulate you on having both. And you're a really great poet as well.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Bob, I just can't thank you enough for such a kind review and words for my poem, your lovely comments for myself and such a gracious gift of six stars.
They are all so deeply appreciated! Thank you again my good friend!
Comment from karenina
Debi! Because you have shared the terrible things that have happened to you, my heart filled with joy that you walked through that darkness toward Jesus, and triumphed as a wife, mother, poet, woman, friend...and devout Christian!
Kenzie's art is amazing. Know who else is, amazing? You!
This is not the poem of a victim. This, my friend, is a full on spiritual testimony to the miracle of faith that has planted its seed and blossomed within...
This IS who you are! We've seen it since you first posted!
I am so fortunate to count myself as your friend!
Karenina
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Debi! Because you have shared the terrible things that have happened to you, my heart filled with joy that you walked through that darkness toward Jesus, and triumphed as a wife, mother, poet, woman, friend...and devout Christian!
Kenzie's art is amazing. Know who else is, amazing? You!
This is not the poem of a victim. This, my friend, is a full on spiritual testimony to the miracle of faith that has planted its seed and blossomed within...
This IS who you are! We've seen it since you first posted!
I am so fortunate to count myself as your friend!
Karenina
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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As I just told you, there are few Angels as sweet and kind as you my friend! I'm so thankful for that friendship and can't thank you enough for your kindness and lovely review and words! Thanks again
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Thanks for showing us grace under pressure...
Comment from LateBloomer
Debi, sweet SOTU, this poem is so heartfelt. Your feelings of love and joy are pouring out into the Universe, and your heart is smiling. You've evolved into the beautiful woman who you are--strong, confident, and proud. You saw God's light, and you gravitated towards it. Your life is now in a beautiful place. Your poem reads and flows well and has silky rhyming within. I especially liked:
My life that serves much purpose now, no longer is a sham
Because I'm proud to show the world, the woman that I am
(Debi, you make the world a brighter place each and every day. God bless you.)
As this is a writing prompt entry, I wish you good luck. Xo. Margaret
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Debi, sweet SOTU, this poem is so heartfelt. Your feelings of love and joy are pouring out into the Universe, and your heart is smiling. You've evolved into the beautiful woman who you are--strong, confident, and proud. You saw God's light, and you gravitated towards it. Your life is now in a beautiful place. Your poem reads and flows well and has silky rhyming within. I especially liked:
My life that serves much purpose now, no longer is a sham
Because I'm proud to show the world, the woman that I am
(Debi, you make the world a brighter place each and every day. God bless you.)
As this is a writing prompt entry, I wish you good luck. Xo. Margaret
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks my lovely friend for such a kind review and words for my poem.
I appreciate them so very much.
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P.s. I forgot to mention that Kenzie's artwork is outstanding. She is very talented. This particular artwork with the half red and half blue woman would also make an excellent choice for a political writing ... when left meets rights, the blending of a Nation, etc. Have a great night.
Xo. M
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