Never underestimate the power that I hide,
Abstract thoughts, outside the box of my mind.
Treat me with respect, and soon you will see
Understanding heart, compassion within me.
Reach across the bridge, a gap left to close
Anchored to the shores of all that life throws.
Lend me your ear, as I speak words so real, a
Woman standing proud, with feelings that are real.
Open up your mind, and see what lies within,
More than meets the eye, a soul that's genuine.
All I ever ask, is that you take the time to see, the
Natural woman that hides inside of me.
Author notes
Per inspiration of Aretha Franklin
Option 2
In a list
A contest entry
- It Ain't Over 'Til The Fat Lady Sings~Contest~ by Angel With No Halo.
450 points, ended July 8, 2007, 12 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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this is great poem! i really like it! i love how the first line: Never underestimate the power that I hide, ties right in with the ending: All I ever ask, is that you take the time to see, the Natural woman that hides inside of me. so eloquently tied together all in between, like a bouquet of flowers tied with a beautiful satin ribbon. thank you for sharing this. kepp writing! God bless you always
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A great rhythm is bouncing in this poem I like what you have said for it is the human heart that is the root of a person and nothing else.
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Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, appreciate it.
Storm
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Excellent!
Dear StormGoddess,
I love the Natural Woman song!
Aretha Franklin is one of my favorites - she can hit the notes with awesome volume and richness just like your poem! ". . .a soul that's genuine"
A wonderful poem!
I wish you the Best in the contest!
Tang
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Thank you Tang. It is a powerful song in it's own right, and was pleased that I could draw inspiration from her and her words. Appreciate your wondeful comments hun.
Storm
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This was quite brilliant really. I love acrostics and especially ones that I miss and do not even realize are acrostics until I am almost done reading the poem. I love that you chose this option..it is one of my favorite songs and my favorite by Aretha. Keep up the good work. This was awesome. Thank you for entering and good luck
~Krys~
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Beautiful work, Autumn. I love that song and you have truly done justice to it. I especially love the last two lines. Good luck in the contest.
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You make me feel, you make me feel, you make me feel like a nat-u-ral wooommmmannnn
Sorry; got carried away
I LOVE that song and I love that you were so inspired by it!
This piece kicks, gf! Rock on! Love it!
All the best to you!!!!
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