I Am Woman

I am comical with the nature of being fickle
I am delicate and dainty, my spine sometimes jells
My bravado wobbles and wibbles
Life being me sometimes tickle

I have the strength, depth and vitality of a w-o-m-a-n
Sometimes I am frail under a love spell
Still I am mightier than a locomotive
More fierce than a raging bull 
Yet, I am sweet as sugar and dignified beautiful

Emphasis on the ferociousness of my being
That dead stills your heart and expedites your breathing
I am a sea shell ashore with great meaning

I am vulnerable and vernacular
Versatile and spectacular
Peace is my avatar
I am woman

My swagger thrust me to soar
My magnificence out pours
I am w-o-m-a-n
Hear me roar

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/29/2024 7:39:00 AM

Sherry, the pride you feel and express is wonderful. I like how you adapt to the various conditions as necessary!

Sherry Beck
Date: 9/14/2024 12:50:00 PM

“I truly appreciate your feedback. Thank you!”

Frank Sheehan

Date: 1/4/2018 11:19:00 AM

Wonderful write. Very compelling and creative. Enjoyed it immensely.

Sherry Beck
Date: 9/14/2024 12:57:00 PM

“Frank, your kind words mean a lot to me. Thank you!”

Paloma P

Date: 10/21/2016 12:52:00 PM

Ha Helen Reddy would approve! Much enjoyed your version. Ferociously good :)

Sherry Beck
Date: 9/14/2024 12:59:00 PM

“Oh my, Paloma P, what a compliment! I had a brain freeze about who Helen Reddy was, but Good Golly Miss Molly, she was definitely an inspiration with her Grammy-winning ‘I Am Woman.’”