The Woe In Man'Woeman'

Seven ribs made from a single bow
fragile like the morning glow
shaped like an hour glass
bosom like a molded brass
skin like the finesse lace
Thought to move with grace
All from a single rib 
Oh what a gem to behold

Her tiny belly
Carries a life within
Out of the tiny verging hole
Comes the cries of a whole
A pain beyond words expressed
A cry to life the young express
Tears not enough to explain
Memories from the mid-death plain
Oh what a site to behold

From her mammary comes the 
ceaseless flow
Food to make her young to grow
Sleepless when the fever stems
tear like flowing stream
Filled with fear for the baby's life
Never drained of hope as the tot 
strife
Moved from weary to worry
Oh what a misery to behold

Weak as though she's called
Bold as mountain she stands
Her strength lies within her tears
A frail looking being
A giant within 
The woe in man
Woeman

                      *tot* > a little child
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Agustin Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
March 9, 2016 at 12:08 AM
Ololade, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 4:57 PM
Ololade, I enjoyed reading your excellent poem today. Thanks for sharing -- skat love
Farley Iv Avatar
October 14, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Amazing poem! -Patrick Farley IV
Badmus Avatar
October 6, 2013 at 6:33 PM
The woe in a man is the woman.... Good concept guy....
Omachi Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 5:19 AM
nice piece... thumps up
Jordan Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 7:12 PM
This is a wonderful poem! Very well done here, Ololade! :) Loved it! :) ~Destiny
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