Debra Squyres Poet Free verse

The Perfect Woman

The Perfect Woman

She’d be fair to look upon, at your discretion of course
Grace would be her crowning glory, along with a tender heart
Kindness would rule her deeds when meeting others needs
Gentleness would rule her tongue, even when miss-pleased  
She’d rule her domain with cleanliness, an attribute shared in deed
Temperance I’d think a must, along with the ability to trust
She’d be partner, not slave, surely a two-sided attribute worn
You’d hope of course she’d be a good cook, aprons worn by two
Anger would be short to rise; even yours should abide this rule

A companion, a lover, a friend, who’s sharing wouldn’t smother
She’d be the one, you’d be most proud, 
to present to your father and mother


By: Debra Squyres  2/10/13  For: The Perfect Woman members contest

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Andrea Dietrich February 16, 2013 at 8:36 PM hmmm, I would flunk out on the clean house part. WEll, I keep it fairly clean but not spic and span , that is for sure! This is really nice. In a way, it is describing the perfect woman of MY poem too! Best of luck in the contest. I have no idea how the judge will decide among all the fine entries.

Pam Woolford February 16, 2013 at 1:24 PM Deb, this is a really great poem for the contest. It would be very hard, I think for every woman to live up to all these virtues.We all strive to do what we can. That's all anyone can ask. Well done. Pam.x

Charmaine Chircop February 14, 2013 at 8:19 AM So many virtues you ve mentioned which makes a perfect woman indeed.

... Gigno February 13, 2013 at 8:04 PM !!!

Lucilla Carrillo February 13, 2013 at 7:37 AM Deb; I love this one. Great for the contest. I don't think there are too many women like that now. I'll pit this as one of my fav. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Isaiah Zerbst February 12, 2013 at 9:54 AM Very nice description of the perfect woman. I can see that a lot of it comes from the Bible, which is really awesome. In all it is a beautiful poem.

Harry Horsman February 11, 2013 at 4:25 AM perfect woman perfect poetry, Debbie this as a wonderful flow, and a joy to read..

Donna Jones February 10, 2013 at 3:28 PM Very well said....good luck

Robert Johnson February 10, 2013 at 2:43 PM The perfect woman's made of love. To you, she puts no one above. This reads like the poem about love. How love is kind and love is patient and so on. Perfection unatainable. :/ :)

Russell Sivey February 10, 2013 at 11:14 AM I loved this description of a perfect woman, this fits perfectly for the status of a perfect woman! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this afternoon! What an outstanding piece, Great Work!!