I Am

*one of my favorites, a shared view of many ladies who are set aside for someone of lesser years...because that is what society teaches men today, age before beauty..young before beautiful in heart and in their souls.*-k

I am...
a beautiful mature woman.

I am witty (sometimes sarcastic-it's genetics.)
I am fun to be with, and have a wicked streak
that catches people unaware. (I get a kick out of watching their faces
stop in surprise then burst out laughing, because, yes..I did just say that.)

I never stop learning, or reading to learn,
though I do prefer fiction to dry testimonials.
Vivid characters take you on a mind vacation..cheaper than flying.

My true friends love sharing my company.
I don't show my optimistic side to the world,
but it is there, hidden in my dreams.
When I work, I work hard, and enjoy doing it.
( though Lord knows a better paycheck would be Very Good)

I am deserving of respect, because I am
old fashioned and I have earned it,
by living a life my parents and grandparents would be proud of.

I love watching my gardens grow, and nurturing them to see
the beauty emerge, sharing it with all who would care to see.

I have depth not always shared, especially if I do not believe it appreciated
by those around me.
I may be past the age of first bloom, but I have much still
to offer the world, and someday someone special who will share it with me,
and appreciate Me for who I am.

I have little patience for people who think respect should be

given without earning it.

(I swear at other drivers in the privacy of my car-yup, I do.)

I love music, though frankly it has been missing from my life for
a while now...
I love creating.

I am a woman. I have emotions and feelings, and they show.
I am past the point in my life where constant affirmation
and attention is demanded, proof of love...pay attention to me...not me.
Once..said sincerely..and truthfully..is enough.

I am someone who appreciates their own company.
I have no problem spending time alone, but fear always being alone.

I detest people who manipulate and lie...and have no problem showing it.

I have no patience with falseness of any kind.

I am a beautiful mature woman.
I have my own history, because I have lived.
I have survived the worst of it.
I am here.
You'd better believe it.