cafe with lemon twist tea and biscuit on side

cafe with lemon twist tea and biscuit on side

A Poem by Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

the girl in the corner
the lady in black
the child in pink
the punky one with tats
the woman in red
we are all one and the same
we are all
women
girls
ladies
fine art
a form to be reckoned with
known
loved and
not to be hurt
we will put up our walls
our faith in mankind and God
gets us through each day
we are women
we are strong
we are gentle
we are kind
we are the girl in the corner
the lady in black
the child in pink
the punky one with tats
the woman in red
we are women
we are one
hell of a form
a lifeblood on earth

dont dare play with us like
a doll on the floor
to be kicked and to be
thrown away
we are one
the lady in black
said to the child in pink
said to the punky one with tats
said to the girl in the corner
said to the woman in red

i finished my coffee
and looked right ahead
to the waitress who served
me i said
did you hear what was said?
she nodded her tired bent head
with a smile in her eyes
she had renewed strength

she tossed back her hair
lifted proudly that head
and curtsied and went
to the next table she
felt new purpose and pride
her new woman inside and alive
she was no longer
in flat shoes all tired and bent
in pink uniform faded and stained
she was now
the lady in red
the woman in black
the punk with the tats
the girl in the corner
the child in pink
she was all of these and more

not a doll to be spat on or hit to the floor
no not anymore
that is what the lady in booth number 4
had simply said
no not anymore
no doll on the floor
lying broken and weeping
she was a force to be reckoned
just like the lady  smiling had so easily said

© 2021 Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)


Author's Note

Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)
my first bit of writing for seven weeks written quickly with morning coffee in several minutes will fix soon any suggestions or edits, thanks.

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and should be loved and respected,a best friend

Posted 5 Years Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

3 Years Ago

Oops I must be of missed your review two years ago many thanks
There's a long way to go before women realise their full potential. They need the confidence to do that. However, there is progress.

Chris

Posted 5 Years Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

5 Years Ago

i always loved the i am woman song by helen reddy in the seventies, thanks for your review
with each new day life is repeated and one more soul will join our dance. As the phases of life take us from child, teen, woman mighty and strong to the little old granny left by all. There is power transferred in knowing we are not the first to face a thing, and your poem catches that spark of life we share.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

5 Years Ago

Ahhh thanks so much cherrie for your lovely review glad u liked
Some interesting observations (apart from the physical ) can be deduced from this poem, Julie.
To me, the main message here is ......Don't judge a book by it's cover.. The repetition emphasises the stereotyped impressions that we can form from initial appearance, but how wrong we can be!
As we grow older, we find that these perceived "faults" are merely outward differences worn as a psychological "suit of armour". Strength of character is within.


Posted 5 Years Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

5 Years Ago

Hi Norman hope you are recovering thanks for your lovely review I like your take on this but the wa.. read more
So very empowering, Julie! I people watching...and listening...in a coffee house. I've written many poems about that. No, we are not to be toyed with....we are strong and we are worthy. The repeating of lines was very effective in this one. I liked it a lot. Lydi**

Posted 5 Years Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

5 Years Ago

Lydi thanks so much for your kind review 😋
I'm highly impressed! This is very good & quite a bit more "tight" than some of your other rambling longer pieces. I love the way this feels more crafted than spilled. I love the repeated descriptions of the different types of women, used as a refrain to suggest solidarity & unity. This is right on par for the "me too" movement & now we have 40 new female legislators to be sworn in to our congress on Jan 3! Your message is in harmony with all that's going on (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

5 Years Ago

thanks Barley girl glad you liked it !
hope you had a lovely xmas day xx
barleygirl

5 Years Ago

It's been a very long time since I felt I was enjoying winter! We haven't even had frost yet! Cool m.. read more
Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

5 Years Ago

thanks Barley, we are sweltering here in sydney most days or where I live on the western suburbs of .. read more
Well spoke, Julie. I particularly liked the statement

"we are one
hell of a form
a lifeblood on earth".

And so you are.
Women are truly amazing creatures.
And this one wrote an amazing verse.

Posted 5 Years Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

5 Years Ago

lol thanks so much, hope you had a great xmas
You just did good... what a bril dedication to women whoever and wherever they might be..and where would we be without ya eh' .. the repetition was great and worked very well indeed and no messin x

Posted 5 Years Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

5 Years Ago

thanks so much neville, glad you ejoyed it and thanks again
Neville

5 Years Ago

always a pleasure.. N :)
Yay for the lady in black dear Julie- let her message be heardt! Love this poem as an uplifting anthem for girls and women everywhere. Your words are important and empowering. Great flow, style, repetition and imagery. I wish I could write like this with my morning coffee! I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend!

Posted 5 Years Ago


Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

5 Years Ago

Hi Annette, missed you, ive been off site for a while had no inclination to write, still dont but t.. read more

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Added on December 22, 2018
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Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)
Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)

Sydney , Australia



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Amateur old poet well not that old but not a young 20 anymore I live to write I write at least five poems ditties every weekend and a few during week I write quickly it just flows and bu.. more..

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