L Milton Hankins Poet Sonnet

Definition of a Woman

A woman can be a sweet and gentle soul
With a heart of gold and nerves of steel,
She can hold her own in the worst of times
And let you know exactly how she feels.
She can tell you who and what she is like
To define her in words is seldom necessary,
For her beauty and charm is self-evident
Nothing about a woman is at all ordinary.
I define her as one of God’s best creations
Grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, friend
A nurturing, loving, phenomenal delight
The best women I know, a delightful blend,
I never define a woman in biological terms
She is so much more than eggs and sperms. 

[definition of a woman]

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Written April 11, 2022
For "u Choose" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Anthony Biaanco

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian May 5, 2022 at 7:39 AM "Heart of gold, nerves of steel", I personally liked the idea. Congrats again L Milton Hankins May 5, 2022 at 7:55 AM Thank you so very much, barbara. So nice to hear from you.

Gershon Wolf April 13, 2022 at 10:58 AM Ah! The last two lines are marvelous! A FAVE for me... Kudos, Gershon L Milton Hankins April 14, 2022 at 11:34 AM Thanks a bushel, gw. I think they are certainly the two most important lines in the poem, except for maybe line 10.

Maurice Rigoler April 12, 2022 at 6:29 PM The last two lines of your sonnet are simply the best summation of your your thought on a woman! If I were judging your poem for first place you would win hands down! / Maurice L Milton Hankins April 12, 2022 at 7:22 PM Thanks so much, Maurice. I am hopeful!

Caren Krutsinger April 12, 2022 at 1:13 PM I really like this part "Nothing about a woman is at all ordinary." L Milton Hankins April 12, 2022 at 1:46 PM Well, that's how I see it. (chuckling)

Bill Baker April 12, 2022 at 7:37 AM Good entry, Milt, it should do well. Your tribute to women is well deserved. The Bible story says God created man first, but then realized he needed help. It never mentions if a woman needs help are not. ??? All the kinds of women you mentioned have helped me to become who I am. Many thanks to the women in my life. Bill L Milton Hankins April 12, 2022 at 8:56 AM Thanks, Bill. I don't know where I'd be if it had not been for the strong women in my life. Every person owes a woman a debt of gratitude...his/her caring, nurturing mother.

Marco Chies April 11, 2022 at 2:30 PM It is not enough to know the subject. You have to be able to describe it, too. Milton is a gentelman in this poem, somebody that knows the feminine soul and describes it in beautiful verses as few could do. We're learning, Milton... L Milton Hankins April 11, 2022 at 2:44 PM Aw, thanks so much, Marco. Your kind and insightful words mean so much to me. I always reread your words and try to absorb them because I know they come from your heart. Have a marvelous week, my friend.

L Milton Hankins April 11, 2022 at 11:42 AM "You get my stamp of approval, if that means anything at all. lol Your descriptive lines would serve as a beautiful image... not the mirrored kind." --Jenna Logan L Milton Hankins April 11, 2022 at 11:43 AM Jenna, I went back and copied your comments and put them here. I have no idea what happened. Must've been a glitch in the system or something. Thanks so much for your thoughts.

L Milton Hankins April 11, 2022 at 11:41 AM Jenna, I don't know what happened to your thoughts on my poem. It shows that you wrote a comment, but when I came here, I couldn't find it. Huh?