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The Nature of Man

It is the nature of man to pursue
And woman’s to be pursued
Man must do the wooing
And woman must be wooed

It is the nature of man to conquer
And woman to play it coy
He must be the strong one
She must act like his toy

It is the nature of man to explore
And woman’s to be sedate
He must push the limits
She must make him wait

Ah...woman, you are to hold back
And make him beg for more
You must keep yourself aloof
And just hint at what’s in store

You must give a only a portion
To keep him from discontent
You must be sparing with your love 
To make his jealousy hell bent

For it is the nature of man to chase
And woman to lend to the chase
But learn this from me, angel
These notions are vile and base

For if your man has such a nature 
And slights your consuming love
Don’t waste on him your passion
Escape on wings of a dove

For love knows no rules or decorum
It may do what it may please
So do what you fancy best
Be assertive when you tease

For know that when the day‘s done
And you are lying in bed alone
You must be true to yourself
Strip “Nature” down to the bone.

Obey the voice of your heart, love
Don’t fall prey to “nature’s” game
Be a woman of these times
And put these silly rules to shame!

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  1. Date: 1/20/2013 11:39:00 AM

    ha Eileen I like this but it is as you say from a woman and I do agree with there should be no rules...David

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 1/20/2013 11:50:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Don't get me wrong, David! The battle of the sexes isn't a battle if we learn to co-exist! Personally...can't live without men! ;) Hugs!
  1. Date: 11/2/2012 10:01:00 PM

    Very good poem.

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 11/3/2012 4:06:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks, Jon! :)
  1. Date: 11/2/2012 4:08:00 PM

    Enjoyed reading this, Eileen...Excellent writing! Annalise

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 11/2/2012 9:08:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks ever so much, Annalise. So glad you enjoyed it. :) Have a wonderful day and thanks for using the adjective you did. It is so wonderfully heartwarming to be affirmed .
  1. Date: 11/2/2012 2:48:00 PM

    This is a delightful and well written poem Eileen. - Have a lovely weekend - - / / Anne-Lise :)

    Ghali Avatar Eileen Ghali Date: 11/2/2012 9:10:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Anne Lise! Thanks for reading my poem and for this lovely comment. So sweet of you to take the time to encourage me. Have a wonderful weekend filled to the brim with lovely blessings. :)