Like the other poem which I have posted today, this was written for a friend who had been in pain, emotionally and physically. I wanted to depict a woman who was once artistic, creative, talented in many ways, but who was trapped in a marriage of violence and humiliation. It applies to any women and girls who are beaten and made to feel inadequate or worse, by men who bully them. To see such women blossom once freed from that sort of environment, gives joy to my soul and theirs. Please pass this on to anyone you think might benefit from and appreciate it. The words are mine but the message is for everyone. As always, I would love to receive your comments, especially if this poem gives courage to someone you know.
Wings Of Turquoise
Is this the same bird I once knew,
a dove beige pale and sadness grey
of shrivelled soul
caged in fear
feathers pecked
and head held low
to hide her pain?
Now she glides on wings of turquoise
golden tipped
a shout of sunshine in her laugh
her eyes sing ‘Joie de vivre.’
Fly high my friend
now free now strong
love your life
delight in your dreams
soar on winds of happiness.