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.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like your definition of a woman...yes, she is all these rolled into one.

i think the poem explains itself...and probably the tag isn't necessary...but a really nicely worded, smooth poem.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, Jacob. You gotta love 'em! :)

[Paul Bell]

You probably can't say enough about women. They basically make life worth living. Though you never mention pain around them. Cos they have that retort. '' You want to know what pain feels like.''

[The Iron Horseman]

lol! Or "So you were thinking of becoming a monk, right?"

[Paul Bell]

Maybe part time. lol

[Brokenglassslipper]

This poem is beautifully written. One small critique though, the word accuser doesn't do it for me here. Maybe sounds a little harsh while the rest of the poem is more positive in nature. ;)

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you. The accuser line was deliberate, though. It was meant to emphasise the paradox that is woman.