there was no detection
of disillusionment
her image
concealed a collection
of rejections

an invisible wall of protection
like a suit of sheathing armor
shielding from injury

her heart
only taking so much
in disappointment

she a work
of complexities
views her imperfections
as a collaboration
of toil filled years
combined with
time
sweat
and tears

who’s counting
who’s keeping tabs
not she

relying on
inventiveness
imagination
creativity

she

unmistakably free

now able to portray
a sense of suggestiveness

her evocative side
captured in
a reflection