A WOMAN OF DIGNITY
In robe of faille and cashmere shawl
with tilted nose and burning blush
she bore no signs of beggary.
A woman of commanding charm
displaying no ingenuousness
conserving all her dignity.
She never feasted on the bread
of melancholy truths upheld
nor lost-illusions make believe.
Equipped with strength of character
the forces of her temperament
placed bridled hold on love’s desires.
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Michael Edwards (
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A woman of dignity has surely dignified the words written.
Thanks Andy
A dignified write and pic there Michael. Would she make me swoon? Or is she too dignified for that?! lol.
Beautifully written, Michael. But she does sound a little bit stuck up. Or maybe that is just her British side? 🙂
Yes a bit stuck up but us Brits are a bit reserved. I think it's changing though with outside influences - not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. All down to culture changes - ah I see a haiku there - I'll post it tomorrow.
That's a lady that is. You can spot 'em... it's the way they eat cake.
Ha ha - I'll watch out for that - could be the way they use a Waitrose bag when shopping at Aldi.
You've got total command over this poem Michael! She would have been the example my mother held up to show me how to be - and I could never manage........ oh well. Always love your paintings.......
Thanks Lorna - a real strong lady - so pleased you like my artwork.
It's the Co-op for me - no toffee-noses there!
I get my petrol from a Co-op garage - tastes awful!!
The color in the paint is so lovely and the lady in the poem is just right.
Cheers m&m - thanks for your kind words.
A great write with a beautiful painting, Michael!
As I was reading it, it reminded me of Monica Bellucci in the film “Malena” when she walked through town with her head held up high! Enjoyed the read very much!
~Laura~
Don't know the film but I'll look it up, the painting is of my local town which is only 3 miles from my village
The painting does remind me of a section in my hometown in the Campania region (Italy) where I was born!
My wife and I love Italy and have travelled all over except the North west which is on our list. Love Compania having visited all the usual places - just lovely. Our last visit was a tour of Sicily.
Buon Viaggio!
Beautiful painting and I just loved "woman of dignity" you did such a great job describing in your poem.
Aw thank you Christina - you are so kind.
The strength within this Lady oozes from your tribute to dignity Michael - so much to aim for when that time arrives for us all.
Indeed - thank you Fay.
I know only ..this is a great poem!
Thank you MR - I appreciate your kind words.
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