Staring at her reflection
Brought memories
Of the distant past
When life knocked her down
And couldn't get up.
She recalled how she
Pieces by pieces
Gathered her shattered dreams
And tucked them in the pockets
Of her broken heart.
Life was cruel
But she stood up
Held her head up
And carried on.
Looking at her reflection
A smile formed on her lips
For she was glad
She never gave up.
©irleenda
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