What I've Learned (by a Middle Aged Woman)

~ The Lipstick Factor ~

always and never
use these words sparingly
very few things are never
almost nothing is always

you are NOT broken
stay away from people
who want to "fix" you

don't be afraid of strangers
be smart about them
but don't be afraid

live by yourself
even if only for a few months
there's going to come a time
when you will need to be strong
and self-sufficient to survive
some experience at it
might be a good idea

I'll be happy when...
or I'll be happy if...
why not just stop at
I'll be happy.

at least once a year
go for a walk
with a child's hand
in yours
see with a child's eyes
you will "grok" hope

have faith in something
believe in something
bigger than yourself
and don't let anyone
ever
define that for you

at least once you should
dance with abandon
love in excess
covet with wantful eyes
something sinful
and delicious
and immerse yourself
in it
completely and fully
experience
the consummation
of lust

but whatever comes your way
whatever you do

always,

always

strive for grace

you will always be beautiful

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Comments on "What I've Learned (by a Middle Aged Woman)"

On Sunday, October 25, 2009, Spiral Downward (412) wrote:

Those are quite the words of wisdom. Nice to have learned them I bet. I really enjoyed how you managed to reveal what you learned with such an eloquent voice! Excellent Write!
On Sunday, April 12, 2009, YourLuna (32) wrote:

i love the line "dance with abandon"...it's witty.
On Saturday, November 29, 2008, sixsixnine (576) wrote:

I can only add to those who have not done the above read again and check off as you do.. :) cool read by the way
On Thursday, November 27, 2008, Lylani (146) wrote:

Thank you for writing this, theres a lot in here that I really needed to here today.
On Thursday, November 27, 2008, Believer (81) wrote:

very wise words indeed. and i had figured them out a while back. but i think i'm stuck in a rut at the moment.i gotta remember how i managed to just "be happy."-- in a way, i want to say that these words aren't true. but i know that once i get out of my mess, i'll be preaching them as if they were the gospel. lol
On Thursday, November 27, 2008, Echoes of Orpheus (691) wrote:

May not fit the age category or the sex, but this still spoke to me, as your words often do.
On Thursday, November 27, 2008, Dommi (110) wrote:

this was a nice change of pace :) i think i needed to read this. thank you :)
On Thursday, November 27, 2008, Leith Plunkett (371) wrote:

what an inspirational piece. (I'll be happy if...) every person on DP gets to read this. it is uplifting and amazing
On Thursday, November 27, 2008, Sketso (731) wrote:

agreed, and my response should not reflect on the truth of this write. I'll come back to read and draw from it when the day is a little less dark.
A former member wrote: wisdom plus...why am i not surprised,..you've always had a way of writing in a manner that all can appreciate,..i feel your lifes experiences shine through you, which enables your view to be portrayed sooo well on paper,..i would very much like to reside in your town,...we'd hang and chat for sure...