Trophy Wife

Wading through life’s ocean—

Becoming a bit tarnished

And trying not to drown.

There have been so many moments…

Moments when she was close to the edge.

Overwhelmed.

Overstimulated.

Overspent.

But there’s always been a sparkle in her.

Even when it dimmed down,

Those who love her can always see it.

Pouring into her cup when she’s depleted.

They see her beauty even on her ugliest days.

Reminding her that she’s a trophy nonetheless.

Regardless of how she feels or how she sees herself in the moment—

She’s a trophy.

The prize in the arcade that you spent endless hours collecting tickets to get.

She’s Aladdin’s lamp and the genie inside.

She’s a phenomenal woman who will make a phenomenal wife.

She’s held together by prayers, tears, & love.

Built up by hugs, laughter, & sunshine.

Although she knows all the above,

Some days she can’t fathom it…

Can’t see her own greatness.

Can’t see the beauty in her smile..

Or the warmth in her honey eyes.

But she’s always reminded—

Even though she’s not the trophy wife she’d envisioned that she’d be,

She’s still a trophy nonetheless.