See the Woman

She has a young face
an old face
a young face
She carries herself well in all ages
She survives all man has done
In some tribes she is free
In some religions
she is under man
In some societies
she's worth what she consumes
In some nations
she is delicate strength
In some states
she is told she is weak
In some classes
she is property owned
In all instances
she is sister to earth
In all conditions
she is life bringer
In all life she is our necessity
See the woman eyes
flowers swaying
On scattered hills
sundancing calling in the bees
See the woman heart
lavender butterflies
Fronting blue sky
Misty rain falling
on soft wild roses
In some societies
she's worth what she consumes
In some nations
she is delicate strength
In some states
she is told she is weak
In some classes
she is property owned
See the woman beauty
lightning streaking
dark summer nights
Forests of pines mating
with new winter snow
See the woman spirit
daily serving courage
with laughter
Her breath a dream
her breath a dream
and a prayer