~I Am

~I Am

A Poem by Frieda P

I am a fragrant lily
soft as morning dew,
 strength of mother lioness
    protecting her cubs

I am nonsense, clever,
   sensual & extravagant
I can make your day
   or break your heart

Take care of business,
   roar in the bedroom 
     appetizer in the galley   

I could raise your sun
  or blow your mind
Be your concubine
   or take control

I am tender inside
 and out
with a soul 
   of titanium

I bend but
don't break me

I am woman
in purest form


© 2013 Frieda P


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Frieda P

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The true heart of a woman ... yes, a true woman.
I can make your day
or break your heart" are the lines which are captivating for me. I think it depends upon the personality of the man, huh! So don't dare to tease a woman. LOL.

Like it, Frieda. I salute this piece for women like us!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Grazie mille dhaye, ha, and so true my friend!



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Good work, especially like titanium, a startling original use of language !

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Thanks so much Leslie!
I love it when poetry feels empowering. And might I just say, you make me proud to be a woman. Yes we are fragile...but if provoked, we can be as strong as any man. There's so many woman out there that need to read this. The news gets depressing these days...all the rapes...beatings...insecure men trying to throw their strength around as if on some sort of power trip. We are like gardens...tend to us...and in return, we will sustain you through love and support.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Wow thanks Muse, I don't think anyone has ever had that reaction before, love 'empowered'....and I s.. read more
Greatest and truest description of a woman I have ever read.
Women are warriors. We are loud and silent at the same time. We are fragile, but we never break. It is said that men are stronger than women. I beg to differ. I believe that the same reason that they use to describe us as weak (our emotions) is exactly why we are so strong. We are emotional, and even though we feel so much and so many things affect us, we still rise every morning with our heads held high, stronger than ever. Excellent poem, Frieda!

Posted 11 Years Ago


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LadySoDivine

11 Years Ago

Hahaha I don't know, it says so in my birth certificate, but I could be mistaken :) You're very welc.. read more
Frieda P

11 Years Ago

I KNOW for certain I wasn't that smart at your age, and still have those days lol... ;-)
LadySoDivine

11 Years Ago

Haha don't feel bad about it, we all have those days. I have been called a "genius" a few times by s.. read more
I hear you roar and I hear you whisper. You are a lovely, feisty, complicated thing and you are beautiful, Frieda! xoxo Angi~

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Ditto, right back atcha lovely woman! xo
You've left me little to say here love...this is Frieda, this is Mrs.R, this is woman...this is a great piece ;)

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Der, that's why I said it hon ;-P
kublakhan27

11 Years Ago

Well, I had to respond with something ;P
Frieda P

11 Years Ago

RAWR ;-P...................
Your poem so beautifully describes what it is to be a women, Frieda. Strong and sturdy, soft and flexible. We support them and bend to them. Well, your poem says it all so much more poetically than I can. You are a very talented poetess and I enjoy reading you work very much.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

You're too kind Joyce, you humble me, thanks so much my friend.
Love this, Frieda. Women, we are complex creatures of all that you describe... and more.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Complex is a nice way to put it Sirrah, thanks :-)
Boys are made of frogs and snails and puppy dogs tails,
Girls are made of sugar and spice and all things nice!

Isn't that right Frieda ?

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

Haha if you say so Tom, just don't talk to my ex. ;-)
You are all of these things and more...and though I do not know you in "real life", I can imagine you this way through your writing. It is always amazing to me how well we can get to know one another through our poetic voices. It is a beautiful thing. Well done, Frieda.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Frieda P

11 Years Ago

I wrote this one with all of us in mind Friday, I can see you here too, thanks so much my friend.

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