I did not think my life would be this way-
my childhood self had many different dreams.
My yesterday is nothing like today.
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My antecedent thought I’d get a say
if staying squarely on the good girl teams.
I did not think my life would be this way.
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My value was what metrics could display
to others- what a boastful family deems.
My yesterday is nothing like today.
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Surprises caused the path to go astray-
some choices, others more survival schemes.
I did not think my life would be this way.
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Reflection changed the method that I weigh
the value of competitive extremes.
My yesterday is nothing like today.
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As parent, grace and kindness I convey-
to look upon yourself with loving themes.
I did not think my life would be this way.
My yesterday is nothing like today.
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Penny Fuller
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Lover of fiction writing and reading. Aspiring global nomad. Woman in science. Most at home in nature. Working my way to an unconventional life, story by story and poem by poem.
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Comments (11)
Very well done on placing in this challenge - it was a tough one, I think!
I think many of us can relate to this. Very nicely written.
Congratulations !
I especially like how you use the last two lines to guide the storyline of the piece. Congratulations!
Lovely
Written with a clear style I truly enjoyed. Congratulations on placing!
Beautifully crafted & deeply relatable. Well done!
Congrats! Very relatable and expertly executed!
This was really beautiful, congratulations!
Congratulations on the Runner-up win!!!
This was so poignant and emotional! I loved your Villanelle!