Heart of a Woman


She has strong shoulders and hands,
able to bear any burden
carried by a man
She possesses a firm mind,
a steely resolve that bends
to no Y-chromosome kind
Yet she retains the heart of a woman
My woman is she,
her man is me
The heart of this woman
is the bravest heart
I've ever been blessed to see
She has sturdy hips and feet,
able to move mountains
of entrenched sexist disparity
She keens an unbreakable will
Mistaking her femininity as a weakness
will leave you always fighting her uphill
It's a battle you can't win,
because you already lost
before the conflict even began
She had you pegged right from the start,
a macho bully ... not very smart
Get you unfocused, upend your apple cart
Diminish your ego and you will meekly depart
Did I mention that my woman has the biggest heart
The heart of a woman like her,
can't be dominated by no man
She gives her heart to me freely,
just as I give mine with loving reciprocity
Yes, she has the heart of a woman unchained,
my warrior woman she will always remain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Hoffman Avatar
March 18, 2017 at 9:07 AM
Great tribute to your warrior woman Freddie! Enjoyed~Che :)
Smith Avatar
March 17, 2017 at 11:01 PM
Better grab hold and not let go Freddie, lest you hurt yourself...
Sands Avatar
March 16, 2017 at 7:38 AM
It is wonderful when a man can respect the strength in a woman. Well done Freddie :)
Gupta Avatar
March 16, 2017 at 7:08 AM
Not just the words but the whole spirit of the nice poem is so aptly written in bold ... A7 ...
Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2017 at 4:59 AM
- Take good care of her - Wonderful written, Freddie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 11:59 PM
Takes a strong man to realize it when he has a wonderful strong woman in his corner. Wonderfully written Freddie. You are a lucky man! Happy St. Paddy's Day! 7 ; )
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March 15, 2017 at 11:05 PM
Freddie. 7. 'nuff said xomo
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