She...makes no excuses

She is soft and tender,

    but not in a posh pink kind of way,

 more like gooey marshmallows dripping

          in dark chocolate sauce and cherry wine

She's tough and resilient,

             yet unlike brittle nails,

      more like a vibrant lioness, protecting her cubs....

She doesn't need a knife to cut your heart out,

            one look, and you've turned to stone

She's playful in a big kitten with claws kind of way

          ...serious like Wuthering Heights

She garners her strength from within, 

   drawn to the moon's horizons, like rivers that flow to the sea

She is a woman standing strong within her glory and malfeasance,

          and she makes no excuses for her imperfections...

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Because her imperfections are hers and she embraces them....no one can take that away from her! What a glorious character study you have written here, Frieda. You speak of a strong willed woman with a heart as big as New Jersey! :) I enjoyed it very much. Lydi**

[Frieda P]

I knew you could relate to this one, you strong willed woman. :) Grazie mille, jazz'd you enjoyed.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, yea, I am that....no doubt about it! :)

[Bright Ocean Star]

Ok. One word.. Brilliant. Knock my socks off kind of brilliant. Beautiful, strong, sassy, take no prisoners, make no excuses, brilliant. When are you coming back?

[Enigma]

Love the power and confidence of this poem. And love the song too! :D

[NashiraJoi]

This was beautiful! I am not too familiar with this classy woman but, you captured me anyhow. That's great writing! When someone watches a movie and has never heard of the main character but, by the end of the movie, it's their hero, or someone looks at a beautiful picture but does not know of the photographer, but at first glance wants that photographer to take pictures of them! That's what you did for me. This is great.

[Allison Diamond]

What a great tribute to Audrey Hepburn! She accepts her flaws because they are hers, and she is entitle to have them, no questions asked. When she was alive, it was hard for a woman to be optimistic in a world like that, but she showed everyone she could be.

A great character study on Audrey Hepburn! A great and fantastic actress.

[Jip Martin]

I love a woman who reads in the tub.
I also like them soft and gooey.
Gotta watch those claws though, yikes.
Very nice write.
Enjoyed,
Jip

[Frieda P]

Well you know, it's always up to you guys if the claws come out or not....thanks for your thoughts Jip....

[LizzyLK4]

"she makes no excuses for her imperfections..." this last line was the cherry on top for me, totally classic Audrey! Great job :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Liz, nice to meet you...

[LizzyLK4]

Thank you and likewise

[Ty]

Audrey Hepburn is one of my heroes because of all the stuff she lived through, she always kept on the bright side of things. She always put others in front of herself. You did such a great job capturing these traits.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Ty I have to agree with you 100% there....she was a class act.

[Coyote Poetry]

A poem about one of my favorite ladies of film. Few had equal her beauty. I enjoyed the poem. Woman in the days of old. Needed to stand their ground. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry. Also very good music.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much John, muchly appreciated. She is a classic beauty, I so agree....

[Liliana Wolfsong]

I really love this poem. It is a beautiful tribute to Audrey as well as to the woman who is a go getter. I think that the last line is a wonderful way to end the poem and it leaves the reader feeling empowered. Excellent work!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much for your kind words and visit Liliana, it was really meant for all us women, but I adore Audrey to pieces!