|   WHAT is a WOMAN?                                           What is a woman?                                A magnet one might assume  And one whose gentle eyes summons the male flesh  Leading it always toward a northern star.     Or could she be a kestrel?  Whose talons bring even larger prey to heal  And tears the heart within, with claws of steel     Perhaps though, ....she's a vixen?  Whose treachery and wisdom captures us  All who seek her den, her passion.     And yet is she a kitten?  With gentle caresses encourage our affection;  Whose paws and purrs bewitch our very soul     A jasmine she may be I think?  Exquisite perfume, seducing male hearts  From those who inhale her scented skin.     Or is she the essence....the rose?  Whose pure, essential beauty captivates the tempted eye  Holding it transfixed and frim.     Or is this woman but a dream?  Whose virtues, beauty and perfection  Outshines the heavens stars -  Holding admirers spellbound  With her complexity and grace                    aged:  15 years.         first written  1974       ...edited January 12, 2001       |