Six Feet Tall

She was a small woman
with tiny feet and tiny hands, delicate fingers
adorn with rings of diamonds and emeralds

uncertain of her status she compensated
by being imposing in both her voice
and her accumulation of wealth

a queen among the peasants
aloof and condescending
yet people would flitter about her

grateful to serve her every whim
few saw her vulnerability
but those who did,

became abusive and controlling
because they knew the truth
and took advantage of that knowledge

but in my dream she was over six feet tall
she discovered she could become a star
with a big Hollywood name

her hair now platinum blond
combed back away from her face
her make-up impeccable

and the confidence she lacked for so many years
was now evident in her eyes, she looked younger
and more slender than she had for decades

those who flittered around became even more intense
determining her needs making sure every desire
was fulfilled. She thrived in the attention

humbled by the fact it was the first time in her life
she deserved the kindness
but also thrilled to display her talent

this story should have a happy ending
the final scene a happily ever after
but as dreams go the truth is revealed upon waking

her moment of greatness was not true in reality
but symbolic of her final demise
good-bye sweet friend

may the hereafter be kinder to you
and may the glory you sought
be yours in the next life.