The Woman You See

A person's façade weathers but the personality remains. Fantastic poem.  

Dear A,

Thank you very much for this lovely comment. You’ve raised my spirits immeasurably tonight. H🌷

Love this so much.

Dear M,

Back at ya! I think I was commenting on Lava Rock simultaneously 😉
Thank you very much for your lovely comment. It’s boosted my spirit. H🌷

😋

my fairy godmother
abamdoned me as a Child
either that or she is just as sadistic as cupid

Dear AP,

I’d hate to lump them all in the same category but, it does seem coincidental. Don’t give up on Cupid. I think for sure he/she is way overworked. Thank you very much for your read. I’m so glad you stopped by. H🌷

Every little girl doesn't get the the Cinderella story in real life, and it's a shame because they're all little princesses. But it not life that's cruel, it's the human animal and what harm we're willing to inflict upon each other. There is a sick predator that seeks out any and all that they think weaker. But we teach our little princesses to continue smiling although house of horrors isn't the promised castle high upon a hill. Tight work Lady

Dear IIM,

I really appreciate your insight here. Life is good. It’s human behavior that keeps messing things up. Quite right. I hadn’t looked at it like that. Thank you very much for your wonderful comment. It’s truly brought a whole different perspective for me. H🌷

hello beautiful Honoria you are a lovely lady
I feel you on this write I've been feeling forlorn as well
it's easier to put of the facade rather than explain your sadness
hugs sweet one 💕

Dear B,

You never fail to embrace us all and it’s such a comfort. I’m sorry you’re feeling forlorn as well. Let’s hope the tide changes again and things perk up. You are a treasure. Xx
H🌷

Nicely done...

Like an edifice of stone
carved into beauty...

Going to explore that H...

Dear CO,

Thank you, I’m very grateful for your read and terrific comment. “…an edifice of stone…” that’s a poem right there.
Thank you again. H🌷

Dear H extremely clever writing , brilliant in its insight I loved it . You are so very talented. ❤️❤️❤️

Dear M,

I don’t remotely feel worthy of your lovely comment and compliment. You are gracious beyond measure. Thank you very much! H🌷

Your poem is beautiful
I enjoyed reading it

Dear MP,

I’m very touched by your sweet comment. Thank you very much. It’s made my night! H🌷

Yes, sometimes we are a façade even to ourself.................

Dear R,

No truer words! Funny thing to say but I’m always surprising myself when I admit my truth. Thank you so much for your insightful comment. I’m very grateful. H🌷

Well, now I know something about Iphigenia.

Um, choose, "into womanhood Strong and self-assured".  Although, as many things in life it is not quite so black and white.

I see, through her writings, an intelligent, caring, capable, insightful lovely woman. Big hug, if you want one.

Dear D,

Of course I’ll take that hug with a squeeze right back at you! Thank you!
So true about life not being black and white. It’s mostly grey and fuzzy. Which I find extremely vexing. Thank you so very much for your incredibly lovely comment. I’m truly ever so grateful. H🌷

You don’t need a fairy godmother. You need to look inside and see the beautiful and capable woman you are.
You are so much more than you see of yourself. You need to know that.
Love you 🥰

Dear E,

Some days…couldn’t I just hire the fairy godmother for a couple of hours?
What to say to this beautiful comment?
Thank you seems trite. But I love ya right back! xx
H🌷

The magic happens in the unforeseen moment, the unlikeliest place, with someone you'd never met before. At least that seem to be what's happened with me. All one needs to do is decide when to let go of the present...🌼

Dear AJ,

There is much truth and merit in your thoughtful comment. You realize this means I have to actually do the work of shedding old conventions. I know. I know!
In the meantime, thank you…
H🌷

Staying or going has been the question for a long, long, time. 🌼

Dear B,

I very much agree with your insight and thank you kindly for such a thoughtful comment. It’s so appreciated. H🌷

Oh wow, do I ever relate to this. I'm working on shedding the facade, but it's tough when people expect you to be a certain way.
Such a great write; it packs a punch without a lot of fanfare. Bravo!
❤️k

Dear K,

It’s the worst when you have to keep acting a certain way to maintain expectations. I think that’s the biggest stumbling block for me as well. I guess we’ll just keep chipping away at and consider each new day is another chance to shed some more of that dang façade.
Thank you so much for your kindness and wonderful comment. Super boosted.
H🌷

Are none of us as we appear. Our outward persona is just the surface of our ocean. The true beauty and wreckage is made gradually apparent when we dive deep below the waves. This beautifully written piece allows me to dive deeper into your compelling, intriguing, lovely psyche❤

Dear GW,

Well don’t forget an O2 take because it’s a deep dive and I sure hope you don’t come back to the surface of this ocean gasping for breath and regretful 😉
It’s so great to see you and thank you ever so much for this lovely comment. Means the world to me. xx H🌷

Glorious day, readers.  Honoria has posted new material!
You give and give, so time to get.

Even to carry the facade so long would gather strength, albeit indirectly.  Fortitude is what propels us forward, even if it's hiding behind a mask of self doubt.  Your character in here likely mimics your persona away from it.  Thus, you are incredible in total.  

Thank you, for sharing your "modest" poem.  As if.  It's awesomeness reflects the writer.

Dear S,

LOL! You’re too much. But you’re right I give until I bleed (fibbing, I really don’t)

If there’s one thing I can admit to is I’m the same grouchy git on and off site. What you read is what you get 😉
But I’m glad you’ve interpreted it differently and I’m really flattered by your sweet comment. Even if it does come laced with nudging 🙃 I’ll take it.
A million thank you’s for your constant support. H🌷

Hi H

I can be your Fairy Godsister!!  I will save you.
All you gotta do is call:)

I'm so happy to see you post!
This write is a different vibe from your upbeat personality.
And it's okay - we all have our moments!

Dear A,

Amen! Prayer answered. I couldn’t have asked for a better fairy god sister! Jack pot. Thank you.
Yes. Your insight does you credit. My writes can be completely opposite of my usual persona but some days…it’s just too much to handle.
It’s so good to see you and have you back and writing! Another prayer answered. Thank you for this lovely comment. xx
H🌷

'Miss Jackie and Mrs Hide' 😂

Dear S,

Awesome! I only wish I’d thought of that! 😂 great comment. Thank you so much.
H🌷

Certain days are carefree and fun, sometimes strong...at times melancholy. I understand, totally. Good read dear H.

Dear G,

Wonderfully put. Trying to keep up with those melancholy days are exhausting. Alas, the nature of life. I really appreciate your insight thank you very much for your lovely comment. H🌷

Having just checked out the story of Iphigenia, the poem reads all the more poignant and forceful. A fierce write born of an elegant economy of words loaded with the power of emotional truth -- and finely nuanced self-observation. Excellent.

Dear J,

Poor Iphigenia. She’s always had a place in my heart. An unusual unsung hero of sorts. Thank you for this lovely comment! It’s truly made my evening! H🌷

What a wonderful poem! So much experience, and every word filled with story.
The woman I see,
reading between your lines,
is not either or, but both.
And the fairy godmother too.

Dear V,

I hadn’t considered this angle and I much prefer this to what I had in mind! The trajectory of negative thought is altered unexpectedly in much obliged. Thank you for such a lovely insightful comment. Im very grateful. H🌷

This is so excellent and so true for most people.

I love "The façade of such a person
Checking off each passing day
Akin to the doomed Iphigenia

With no
fairy godmother
to
rescue
her"

Dear L,

I fear that observation of truth for most people in feeling this way is true and it saddens my heart but thank you so much for this wonderful compliment. This has picked up my own spirits immeasurably.
H🌷

Makes me think of the "fake it till you make it" idea, even though the person knows the truth inside.
Nice spill.

Dear W,

And that inside truth will never let you rest.  Thank you very much for your wonderful comment. I’m so appreciative and happy to see you tonight. H🌷

Who am I? A koan of such complexity...in Zen one ponders...show me your face before your mother and father were born! A deeply meditative poem my friend.

🙏 Mo

Dear M,

Thank you for your very kind insight. I hadn’t considered this point of view before and find it’s provided me another way of finding who I might truly be. Thank you very much! H🌷

It took me years to shed some skins of not living up to expectations until one day recently, looking back, I decided I did pretty well.
It's easy to knock one's self as not living up to par but that means your listening to voices wishing you doom.  Where would we poets be without Honoria gracing our words.
I want you to look in the mirror and repeat 10 times... I'm the cat's meow.
Everyday damn it.  Till you believe it because YOU ARE !!

BIG

Dear PS,

Eeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhh! 10 times is so manyyyyyyyyyy (I’m whining can you hear it?😊)
Where would I be without your swift boot kicking my rear into gear? Thank you for that encouragement. Some days just feel too burdensome to cope. It’s a comfort to know you’re here. Thank you and for this lovely comment. H🌷

Excellent... crisp write... that hits hard... hits quick... then echoes... bravo H...

Dear L,

Thank you for this beautiful comment! I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better way to start the day! I’m very grateful. xo
H🌷

Hi, Honoria 💐

A damsel in distress, especially if it's you, always brings out my inner Sir Galahad. If at some point in the next few weeks you hear the approaching sound of thundering hooves and then some bloke with an English accent on a white stallion scoops you up and carries you off to his castle in the mountains and a new life filled with sunshine and laughter, that'll be me. 🙃

Seriously, though, it's a great poem. Well done. My only criticism would be that once you'd introduced Iphigenia, a character from Greek mythology, it would have made the poem more consistent if you'd used another character from that mythology in the final section instead of leaving Greece and borrowing the Fairy Godmother from Fairyland. My own choice for your non-existent rescuer would have been Artemis, who saved Iphigenia at Aulis, or Orestes, who rescued her later on when she was at Tauris, thinking that things were never going to change.

Anyway, as I said, a great poem, and I only wish you'd post more often.

All the best
Alex 💐

Dear A,

I will be ready and waiting Sir Galahad! 😊

Duly noted as regards the godmother reference. Artemis played that role in my head. I wanted her to be the one to show clemency and take poor Iphigenia away from a father that would willingly sacrifice her as punishment for killing a stag. Alas…I can see how my thought process could be jumbled in the mix.
I’m really glad for your thoughts on this. It’s helped to clarify my own. But I’m still waiting for those thundering hooves and castle 😉
Thank you for your wonderful comment.
H🌷

Dear H,
Heartfelt and beautifully expressed. I'm sorry you're feeling forlorn. The cool thing is that a wonderful write came as the result of it. Your writing is as strong as ever. So good reading you again.

F

Dear F,

The forlorn-ness will pass soon enough I dare say. A good day at the mall should help alleviate some of the sorrow.
Thank you very much for this lovely comment and it’s so good to see you! x
H🌷

it takes a strong will and a strong soul to continue toward the light when only darkness can be seen.

Dear J,

It does take a strong will and soul, some days feels like it needs more but we get there. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Always wonderful to see you. H🌷

I felt those butterflies in my belly turn into bats.

LJ

Dear LJ,

You do realize I’m going to crib this expression, I’ll give you proper street cred but this is fantastic. 😊
Thank you for such an awesome comment. H🌷

Good poetic presentation of a dichotomy. You can’t always tell which is which.

Dear CR,

Thank you very kindly for your wonderful comment. That means a lot because sometimes I feel like I speak in tongues and the message may be lost. Thank you. H🌷

Not much more i can add that hasn’t already been said here. Words are easier than actions unfortunately, as we both know.
Love the stark expressions here.
Love you a lot ♥️
Jackie xoxox

Dear J,

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Yes, lip service is easier totally agree. Here’s hoping actions are taken and lips are sealed. So glad you’re back and continuing your writing. They’ve been missed! Thank you again. H🌷

The liminal space is the most difficult to wait out. Solid expression.

Dear A,

It really is a waiting game. Alas, my patience has got the better of me and I’m out. Thank you for your read and thoughtful input. Different perspectives will often lend me other ways of reflecting on a situation. H🌷

Reread this poem… coincidentally I am in Greece right now

Dear L,

I’m so grateful for that reread, thank you!
I’m green with envy and I hope you’re having the time of your life in Greece. It looks exquisite by the looks of your picture. Safe journey back home. H🌷

Damn girl, I am so envious! I hope you had an amazing trip. I went to Greece when I lived in the UK and it was incredible.

I love how you made the contrast and reflection here.
There is always so much more than you see on the surface.
I wonder if such an Idyllic representation exists...
Under the façade so often the true image is much darker.
And there was no one to rescue her... but herself.
You have such a magnificent way with words Honoria.
I hope you always see how beautiful you are in the reflection.

Dear K,

I’m so touched by your lovely comment. Some days feel so bleak while others hold such hope. In the end rescuing myself is the only way up and out. It’s so wonderful to see you back. I’ve missed your company and wit! Thank you so much once again for this wonderful response. It’s made my evening! H🌷

Soft painful words. Very well done

Dear DB,

Thank you very much for your read and kind response. They are very appreciated. H🌷

I enjoyed the contrast between the two personas in this piece.

Dear CR,

Thank you. I like that you pulled that reference from the write. That was important to me. Thank you for your kind comment. H🌷

This made me cry, dear. I feel on this one deeply and sincerely. <3

Dear ML,

I’m touched beyond words. Thank you for such a lovely comment and heartfelt emotion. That’s worth all the jewels in Christendom to me. H🌷

Hugs lovely soul. <3

I like the use of folklore and fairy tales as a metaphor here.

Dear CR,

Thank you very much. Sometimes they work the best in order to make a point. I’m so grateful for your read and kind comment. H🌷

We are both once in a while! Weak, a child, a woman that strong.. and we absolutely need a soul of beauty,  strength and endurance on our side to empower us and have us see our inner wonder and accept our human vulnerability.. So deep and beautiful what you have inked.. Stay blessed and happy.

Dear MS,

I love your take on this. A soul of beauty…what a lovely image. I’m so grateful for your insight and beautiful comment. Many blessings to you in return.  Thank you very much. H🌷

In awe of this writing and happy I found your page.

So many wear a façade and it's hard to tell the difference between real or not.
I do believe we all have different faces - Madonna and the Whore comes to mind.

...much to ponder about, will definitely check more of your work out...

Dear D,

Thank you very much for your read and wonderful comment.

It’s so true. Trying to decipher what’s  real and what isn’t can be frustrating and exhausting dealing with people.
I love “ Madonna and the Whore comes to mind.” fabulous! Your kind visit has brightened my evening. Thank you so much. H🌷

Thats so amazing to hear that I brightened your evening, dear H.

Likewise: your reply has brightened my morning :-)