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! :)

[Corset]

"She never gives out and she never gives in, she just changes her mind" has there ever been a better song for women than this one. I also love "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Audrey is wonderful in that movie, it's wonderful tribute to her and I think the song you chose is perfect. I stopped by earlier and read this one, love the Icon.

[Frieda P]

I couldn't agree more Corset, thanks for dropping in. Enjoy your weekend. :)

[Corset]

YW :)..............

[Rita L. Sev]

Again, your descriptions captivate all the senses. This is an awesome tribute piece, Frieda, and that last line is an anthem for us all!

[Frieda P]

Grazie mille Rita, yes, it was meant for all women! :)

[lee von cleef]

yes even the thought, will make you think, sing. The song will be magic on your lips, your base a mental percussion to ignite, Motivate your life force, ( like you need motivation) just lay back and sponge up the sky.

[Frieda P]

Always sponging up the sky love...grazie mille for your words.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You capture Audrey Hepburn to a tee in this piece and use music as well my LADY. B ack from my vacation and going to get slowly back into WC. Hope you are good?

[Frieda P]

Oh yay, you're back....with no visible tan lines I suspect. Thanks John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Aye I am back and going to look at getting some of my work back on the site. Ha the tan is something else, I always tan well enough as I love the sun and it loves me (at least someone/something does lol!) Hope you are well my Lady?

[MagicAl]

There is nothing more attractive than an independent woman who knows what she wants and works hard at getting exactly what she wants..one should never make excuses for their imperfections, as it's these imperfections that make us our unique selves.. Inspiring write.. :)

[Frieda P]

Some people, some men especially are intimidated by an independent woman...thanks for your thoughts MagicAl :)

[Luissanto]

I find that all women are truly gifts from God. They don't ever need excuses to be
who they are...They just are. They're compassionate, loving, and gentle, with an
inner strength that cannot be matched by any man. I personally believe that women
are not given the credit they deserve... For they are the ones that bring true
beauty to the world. Thank You for sharing such a beautiful piece

[Frieda P]

Ahh thanks Luis, more men should feel as such, you're a kind soul my friend.

[Horizon K.]

I adore the poem, the images of marshmallows and lioness ... but not sure if I love or hate the woman. There is nothing so valuable as self confidence and knowing exactly who you are in this anti-woman world-- an incredible, beautiful thing... yet... - imperfections-- if they hurt you or the ones you love, are not okay to just let them remain a part of yourself...
A lot of thought with this though...

[Frieda P]

Hate her, why? Of course goes without saying, someone touches her kids or love'd ones, she eats their faces off. :) Seriously Horizon, thanks so much for your thoughts here....

[Ayushi]

Amazingly written.. You made me and everyone fall in love with her :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks for your kind words Ayushi. :)

[Rene Salinas]

Oh my I fell for the woman on that poem at line three damn I am easy! But seriously though, I will be the first to recognize that it is not easy for a man to be like that nevermind a woman and albeit differences in gender I feel women have a much steeper hill to climb. But things are moving slowly and femininity is sought more than ever in fact as a side note in here football clubs (that's soccer for some of you) have come to the conclusion that it is essential to have them making decisions so every club has moved embrace that.

Like a chameleon of poetry Frieda many colours all enticing though

Thankyou

[Frieda P]

At last, a man who'll admit to it....things have been coming slowly since the garden of Eden Rene, but yes, we've come a long way baby.

[Vidya Bacchus]

That sounds about right .That sounds like a certain chica I have come to know and love.This is a really awesome one Freida.Into my faves for sure :)

[Frieda P]

I think you were looking in the mirror pazzo! :) Grazie mille, doing the happy dance...

[Vidya Bacchus]

Lol yeah I believe I might have been and what do you know I saw you lol,That there's some fancy footwork chica :)