She stood
at the
podium
with a
pounding heart
ready to
speak, yet
flabbergasted
at the chance
to be there
at all,
it was the
most amazing
night,
dressed in
her little tuxedo
smiling for
the occasion of
a lifetime,
the honors
from her peers
and those above
the highest ranks
in the audience
staring back
as she began
to speak,
reflecting
on the years
that led to
this starry
event, it was
an awesome
experience to
be given such
an award,
the only
WOMAN
in the room,
a long time
coming,
an uphill road
a force to
reckon with
a heavy load,
but all
those fans
in the
audience
were the
sweet
gratification
they stood
up and gave
her a Standing
Ovation!

©J.W. Winslow 1/1/14

 

Standing Ovation