The Years

The years slipped by

My babies became men with lives of their own

My job was done.

The years slipped by

Swallowed up by loneliness, drowning in despair...

My truth was beheld.

I was a woman without an identity

Known only as somebody's mother, somebody's wife

Still the years slipped by and then,

I awakened one day, tired of the image I carried.

It was heavy. It could not hold any more praise.

Could I allow one more moment to pass?

I walked out the door never to turn back.

I was tired of being a woman of virtue.

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EM JAY (Gather Director of Chaos & Uprisings) W. Mar 26, 2009, 9:04am EDT

Juiie, this is a piece many women can relate to. There are years when we forget our own names.

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Jennifer Lee Mar 26, 2009, 8:01pm EDT

Universal poetry. Well done, Julie. I can relate and I don't have any children. Thank you for posting to our group.

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Julie R. Mar 27, 2009, 6:11pm EDT

Thank you, Jennifer. Your encouragement means a lot to me.

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Heather C. Apr 28, 2009, 12:25am EDT

I can relate to this. Sometimes I wonder about my life. When you are young you just keep going and do the best you can...when you get older you wonder what could have been. I have faith in God that he has his reasons and he knows my heart.

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Julie R. Jul 2, 2009, 1:11am EDT

Thank you, Putul.

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Barbara H. Sep 8, 2009, 9:42pm EDT

I too, can relate. I was a widow and had been marriied thirty two years and we raised four great kids. But i know what you mean. I felt tired of being "that nice lady". But I remarried (seventeen years) and now have six more adult kids, twenty-three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. I find I'm still that nice lady but now I have friends on gather who share my passion for writing and art and it has added to my life in ways like meeting people like you.
There is much in life to share and grow with still.

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Barbara B. Oct 12, 2009, 1:39pm EDT

Oooh my goodness Julie, I can totally relate to what you wrote.
It was as if it was for me !! May God bless you and be with you
my dear sister and friend. I love your new icon, simply stunning !!
Hugs n Love, Barbie

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