Woman

A poem about what a woman is...

A mystery shrouded in mists,

A paradox without parallel,

A lister with too many lists,

An angel who may give you hell.

A harmony sublime,

A dream within a wish,

Ageless, out of time,

A devil who grants you bliss.

Softer than a blushing dawn,

With a strength as tough as steel,

Gentle as a newborn fawn,

Her kisses soothe and heal.

Fire and ice,

Iron and water,

Mother, sister,

Wife and daughter.

All good things from the woman flow,

Love, tenderness and even life,

Her beauty can make the flowers grow,

Her wisdom brings the light.

An enigma within a cloud,

A tear atop a smile,

A glance that sets your heart on fire,

An accuser who puts you on trial.

A woman is all these things,

These and many more,

You may know her for a lifetime,

And never figure out the score.

Just be grateful that you loved her,

And that she loved you in return,

Many never know her blessing,

And are doomed forever to yearn.

© 2017 The Iron Horseman

Reviews

[M.E.Lyle]

I think you nailed it. Women truly are an enigma. We never quite figure them out. Hot and cold at the same time.
We love them all the same and are glad they grace our lives.
This writing flows off the page and into my ears and mind so smoothly. It's like sweet cream on a doughnut.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, that's good to hear. Glad you liked it.

[Nolo Segundo]

This I think is one of your best poems, and I especially like last 3 stanzas-- oh, the eternal male-female dance!

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, NS. It is certainly one of my most favorite pieces, along with 'She', which was inspired by my lovely wife. And we all love dancing, don't we? :)

[Aesthetic Trash]

Beautiful...truly enchanting.

[The Iron Horseman]

Well, thank you, AT. What a lovely compliment.

[Aesthetic Trash]

No probem.

[Carol Cashes]

My goodness! I'm feelin' like I'm all that, being a woman and all...

This was well constructed and the opposites are perfectly placed and rhymed.

Well done.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, Carol. It's good to have the ladies' confirmation. My wife liked it, too, so that is a good sign! :)

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love this I love it your writing is intriguing

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you again, Julie.

[evertheoptimist]

I really like this! Especially the final stanza - I think it's great that you capture the mystery, frustration, wonder, admiration...lovely.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you. This poem is my personal favourite, so I am glad you enjoyed it.

[Rebekah Smith]

You have a very appealing style: great command over the words to fulfil your direction :) love the pace, the ease with which each thought provoking message/story is delivered...you seem to know just what you want to say, and how to say it in a fabulous way. Cheers

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, Rebekah. Your kind words are much appreciated.

[Stacy Purvis]

You really are a wonderful poet, aren't you? I enjoy your work very much, indeed. : )

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, Anastasia. I am really more of a song writer, though! lol.

[Stacy Purvis]

I adore this so much! ; )

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks again. It is one of my favourites, so I am really glad that you like it.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Your style is very engaging as you mix and weave good poetry with humour and use rhyming very well.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks again!

[Bushra Naqshbandi]

You've actually put in everything one could about a woman. This poem is truly outstanding!

A mystery shrouded in mists,
A paradox without parallel,
A lister with too many lists,
An angel who may give you hell.

I love this! Really well done! :)

[The Iron Horseman]

Many thanks. They do make life worthwhile, don't they?