A Woman is...

A woman is so much more than her breasts:

A mother. Raising children. Tending to their every need. Teaching them to be strong and independent. Leading by example. Protecting them. Always putting herself last.

A wife. A help-meet. Loving and caring for her spouse. Overlooking his weaknesses and annoying habits. Building him up—at her own expense—when things get tough. Too stubborn to ask for help. Too stubborn to admit that she cannot do it alone, at times. Always putting herself last.

A friend. A gentle soul exuding kindness. Aware of the moods of those around her. Brightening a room with her presence. Encouraging—while still holding her ground—on the things that really matter. Defusing situations with a kind word, a stern look, a hug. Always putting herself last. 

A warrior. Willing to fight for her survival. Unwilling to leave those she loves behind. Realizing that sometimes it is selfish to not tell those around her what she truly needs. For once putting herself first.  

An artist. Filling the world with beauty. Watching the sunrise...

By Lisa H. Owens
May, 2021
Published in the September/October 2021 print and e-zine editions of "Coping Magazine."
​Dedicated to a neighbor battling breast cancer.

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[September/October 2021 - Coping Magazine]

["A Woman Is..." Poems - p. 20]

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