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By: Karen Vanasse
I don’t remember the day
I put my high heels away
I saw them today in the back of my closet
And it’s there they seem to stay
I don’t remember the day
I put my mini skirt away
The one I used to dance in all night long
It doesn’t fit anymore, anyway
I don’t remember the day
I put my red lipstick away
The one I wore to make me look older
Looking older isn’t a problem today
I don’t remember the day
I put the young girl away
Carefree times I took for granted
Youth is wasted on the young, as they say
I don’t remember the day
I tucked my dreams away
They must be somewhere in the back of my
closet
And it’s there they seem to stay
We’re strangers
In the dark
Afraid of what we are
Hiding in the shadows
Of each other
We’ll never break the silence
Our conversation holds
We die a little inside
Every day
We smile for the camera
Our secret is safe
Pride keeps it going
Defeat makes us stay
Too much to lose
When nothing is left
Is the wisdom
Of a fool
The sand falls quickly
Through our fingers
As we take the stage
Every day
Though not by choice
But fate
Another little girl emerges
Into the possibilities
Of womanhood
And the promise
That this new responsibility brings
To nurture
To love
To give life
To this world
To do what is right
With the little piece of eternity
Her womb possesses
So jealous is man
Who lives only to die
Sacrificing nothing
For the cause
There will be beauty
In your suffering
For it is what makes you
Perfect
You would not have been chosen
As woman
If He didn’t have faith
In your strength
Go forth
And prove your worthiness
That your blood
Flows not in vain
That you are the reason
This world
Still turns
A bird sings
Smell of morning in the air
Coffee brewing
Quiet
I have spoken not to anyone yet
Or cursed the day
There is only me
And the beautiful solitude
Of nothingness
That fills my soul
If only for a little while
It’s quiet
Karen Vanasse resides in Barrington, RI and
works part-time as a home aide for the elderly. She is
the mother of two sons, Dylan, age 12 and Richard
James, age 2. Formerly a full-time buyer for a few local
companies, she now enjoys spending time with her children and
writing in her spare time.
She is a member of the International
Society of Poets, and her poem "Quiet" is featured
in the 2006 compilation "Immortal Verses Series".
Website: http://www.awomanslifeinverse.com/
This is her first published book in what
will be a series of six volumes.
A Woman's Life in Verse: Volume I is a book
of poetry that is an inspirational journey through the eyes of
a woman. It is every woman's story. No matter what
your stage of life is at present, there is something here for
you. It will make you laugh ... maybe even cry
... think ... and remember.
This is the perfect book to sit down with
at the end of a long day. So, fall into your favorite
chair, put your feet up and enjoy this thought-provoking book.
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