
her cover of pleasure
she dared to drop
to explore her bareness
concealed survival mode
she dared to exit
for a combat zone
the frightening toughness
she dared to embrace
for, a mask once dropped is always dropped.
Footnote
In response to Sadje’s ‘What Do You See Prompt #126’.
A wonderful poem, Anisha! I didn’t know who was being described, but I saw a young woman Ukrainian soldier bravely defending her country! ❤
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That’s so thoughtful of you. I just wrote it from the perspectives of an ordinary woman, but this makes the piece so empowering. Thanks so much for sharing your views, Mam! ❤
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Some one who dares to expose their true self are brave indeed. Thanks for joining in Anisha
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Very true, Mam! We should all be brave enough. It’s always a pleasure writing for your prompt. ❤ I wish I could be more regular with WDYS.
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Yes, very right Anisha. I’m glad that you do find time to join in
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Its not easy to accept and express oneself. You have described it beautifully.
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Yeah, it isn’t easy but is worth it to give a try.
Thanks, Yeshu! (:
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Absolutely
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the last line is like icing on cake<3
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Ahh! I’m glad it caught your attention. That’s my favorite part in this poem too. 😄
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Nice one Anisha! Loved it 👏✨
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Thanks a lot, Simon! (:
How are you? It’s been long seeing you here.
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I’m good Thanks. Hope you are good too. ☺️ I’ve been blogging 😉 but hardly gets time to visit other blogs.. today got some time ☺️and here I am… Hope all is well.. Happy Weekend ❤️
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I’m good too, Simon. (:
Yeah, I’ve read your posts recently but haven’t dropped a comment. I hope you had a good weekend.
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Thank you Anisha, Hope the weekend is awesome ✨💐 Have a great week ahead ❤️
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Indeed we can never use it again. Great poem.
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I’m glad we’re in accordance. Thank you, Jude!
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Beautiful lines ! Women always dared to embrace well shared thanks 😊👍
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Thank you. So glad you liked it!
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It’s my pleasure 😊❤stay blessed 😊👍
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Wonderful, Anisha!
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Thank you, Mam! (:
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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A warrior she became and now lives like a Queen. Beautifully described Her.
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That’s a beautiful ending or maybe, a new beginning to her life. Thanks, Kritika!
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