Queen

Don't call me princess.

For a princess is whispy.

Still learning.

Dainty.

Graceful.

Pink and naïve.

Full of bubble gum.

Butterflies.

A Princess has not lived.

She has not seen.

Trying to find herself

And ends alarmed in darkness.

Away from her perfect dreams.

No.

I am not a Princess.

I am a Queen.

My skin holds scars.

Brutal and ugly.

My ears hear lies.

Selfish and greed.

My eyes have felt tears.

By men of all kinds.

But my soul is of sun.

Of fire

Of pride.

You do not mess with a Queen.

Nor do you question.

For a Queen knows her worth.

She lives her life

To the fullest.

One day at a time.

A Queen walks with purpose.

Poise and strength.

And when her toes kiss the earth.

The ground trembles and shakes.

Reviews

[Carol Cashes]

Ha! I always thought of princesses as whiny, demanding, blame throwing, entitled children. Queens issue orders, and when they are not followed through on, handle their business, however they feel necessary. Yours version is much more eloquent, and the truth of it is undeniable.

[Anjali]

What a lovely day of light you have thrown on the difference between the princess & QUEEN! I loved it dear :) 😘

[Black Rose]

Oh my god! Another beautiful piece. I love the way how you showed the process of a girl becoming a woman (mentally). I guess I am going to read every piece by you. Hats off to you lady :)

[Kathryn Smith]

Thank you very much for stopping by!! :D I cant wait to read so me of your work too. xx

[Black Rose]

Thank you! I will publish soon but your work is on another level :)

[heavenscentgirl1]

My gosh, Kathryn ~ this is a beautifully penned piece allowing the reader to see the transition of a young girl maturing into a knowledgeable and accepting young woman.

I love the last two lines "And when her toes kiss the earth.
The ground trembles and shakes." ~ well said Kat!

Thanks for sharing yet another well writ and inspiring piece my friend.

I hope your plans for a belated birthday celebration with your friends have now been finalized (my birthday celebration turned out GREAT).

Please take care and have a wonderful weekend. 🎂🌹🎉

Blessings, 🙏
~ hsg

[Kathryn Smith]

I thought about you the other day and was wondering how your birthday went!! :) Cheers! Thank you for the lovely review! xx

[heavenscentgirl1]

You are very welcome. 🌹

[aj milton]

What? We have to stop calling you yr highness and now we call you yr grace. :) Walk tall !

[Kathryn Smith]

Thanks for stopping by love!! xx You can just call me kitkat. ;) Cause I'm sweet like that. hehe!

[Tony Jordan]

A princess complains if there's so much as a crumb in her bed but a Queen knows how lucky one is to even have a bed. Appreciation of life is the difference. You penned that sentiment so well and your transformation is astounding Kat.
Well penned dear friend
x

[Kathryn Smith]

Thank you for stopping by Tony! :) High five! I do feel as though I've gone through some kind of evolution some days. ;)