Anne Winter Poet Free verse

A Strong Woman's Tale

As a strong as a string
And bold as a brick woman,
I built a wall around me,
Brick by brick glued by my gloomy tears,
The wall soundproofed my wistful wailing,
Concreting my underslept sweet almond eyes,
A strong woman indeed!

Lately, I can't hold it anymore,
The wall is haunting me and is howling like a willowing wolf running away from a horrendous hunter,
I'm crumbling down along with the wall,
The wall will fall 
Upon me like a tree falls down in a strom without a scream,
I'll be what then? 
I have been wondering a lot lately,
I think there's a wall in my breath, bones and thoughts too. 

Ah! What a strong woman indeed! 

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I Am Anaya April 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM Let go dearest Anne, let go and ascend up into the sky. A wallflower stands beautifully, but must spread her wings like a beautiful butterfly, a balance of love/hate will follow~xo

Valsa George December 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM Pain makes us sometimes numb and withdrawn. By spilling your heart out, I am sure you enjoy a cathartic relief. Life is not a bed of roses all the time. Believe that something beautiful awaits you, dear Anne. A very emotive poem. Anne Winter December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

CayCay Godwin December 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM You are still flowing feeling and creating extremely emotive poems of quality as a result. I am going to read more, they tap me into you. What a spilling this one is! I now enjoy reading my heartbreak poems from the past because I'm void of the pain, but I remember it, oh, yeah, I do. Check your Soup Mail. Anne Winter December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

Len Gasun November 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM You wrote a gorgeous poem on the tale of this strong woman my dear poet friend ! My pleasure reading from you today. Thanks a lot for sharing. So enjoyed. Belated thanks also for reading one of my poems and your warm congratulatory greetings. Blessings to you always. Hugs Anne Winter December 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM Thank you so much for stopping by and reading my poem! I appreciate you!

Brandy Nicole November 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM Dearest Anne, and while strength comes from within ( and you seem to be a strong woman, indeed ), it's okay to allow that wall to come down if need be. Give yourself a moment to gather thoughts and reflect. You got this ! Thank you for being here, for being you. Hugs and blessings, Brandy Anne Winter December 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM Dearest Brandy, thank you so much for the kind words :)

Paula Goldsmith November 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM WOW!!! Your "A Strong Woman's Tale" is a powerful/wonderful write/story. Great last line. We are stronger than we think. Be strong, be blessed in this crazy world we live in. Have a Lovely/Blessed THANKSGIVING Day.................. Anne Winter December 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM I'm very grateful for your uplifting notes! :)

Victor Buhagiar November 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM This is an incredible poem. Great alliteration and metaphor. Anne Winter December 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM Thank you so much! :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM Dearest Anne, I sit in awe because I see a young woman with so much potential bottled up, just wanting to experience the fullness of the world. There is joy underneath sadness. The fact is that sadness is not bad and can be very life-changing and full of wisdom. Thank you for letting me into your life, and I will always be one of your greatest fans. Autumn Blessings, Dearest Anne, Daniel Anne Winter November 27, 2025 at 3:49 AM My Dearest friend, you'll always have a special place in my heart. You have helped me healing my wounds. Thank you for genuinely caring about me. With love and respect always, Anne

Kim Rodrigues November 26, 2025 at 6:19 AM Be strong! Be vulnerable too! Hugs, my poet friend! Hope this one was cathartic. Anne Winter November 27, 2025 at 3:50 AM Dear Kim, thank you for your wonderful note. I appreciate you :)

Paige Hind November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM Sometimes when truth presents itself that is when we know how strong we are. Beautiful. <3 Anne Winter November 27, 2025 at 3:52 AM Yes! Thank you so much :)