cafe with lemon twist tea and biscuit on side

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

Author's Note

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

Reviews

[wordman]

and should be loved and respected,a best friend

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Oops I must be of missed your review two years ago many thanks

[Chris Shaw]

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

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

i always loved the i am woman song by helen reddy in the seventies, thanks for your review

[Cherrie]

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.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Ahhh thanks so much cherrie for your lovely review glad u liked

[Norman 223]

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.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Hi Norman hope you are recovering thanks for your lovely review I like your take on this but the way I write it was we women are strong like a sisterhood yes thanks for your lovely review

[Lydia Shutter]

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**

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Lydi thanks so much for your kind review 😋

[barleygirl]

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

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

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

[barleygirl]

It's been a very long time since I felt I was enjoying winter! We haven't even had frost yet! Cool mornings require woodstove, but otherwise pretty days! *smile*

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

thanks Barley, we are sweltering here in sydney most days or where I live on the western suburbs of sydney are late 30s mid 30s and in a few days here will be over 40. I would like you to send some ice over here or snow lol

[Wesley Dingler]

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.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

lol thanks so much, hope you had a great xmas

[Neville]

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

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

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

[Neville]

always a pleasure.. N :)

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

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!

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Hi Annette, missed you, ive been off site for a while had no inclination to write, still dont but this one just came to me today. anyway hope you and yours also have a very happy safe healthy xmas and new year. xxx thanks for your lovely review x