The Woman

Kristin Reynolds
Author: Kristin Reynolds
Word Count: 397
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See the woman.

See the face behind its age.
See the beauty of her form.
See the way her way becomes her.
See past her once taught skin, as it was
when it enflamed many a man.

See the way she holds her head;
the tilt of her neck, the ease
of her being.
See the strength that binds her jaw,
unrelenting in its flex.

See her hurt displayed, as shadows
fall like night upon the earth,
eager for rest and resolution,
retribution,
for the one she could not save.

See her darkness. See it very well.
See it shatter like glass, glinting
when she giggles like a girl.
See her shine.
As the shades of dark days rise,

see the years that grace her eyes
like rays of her own sun
exponentially shining forth.
See forgiveness in her patient hands
as they weave memories with a touch.

See the breadth of her breasts,
unapologetic,
for they have quenched her children’s hunger,
soothed their frantic cries
and became the safe haven for her beloved.

See her empty, scarred abdomen –
round and perfect in its imperfections;
once holding the essence of all things,
carrying creation within –
see the divine home of God.

See the innocent baby,
the impetuous youth,
the voluptuous woman,
the devoted wife,
the selfless mother.

See the wisdom of the grandmother;
the epitome of every moment lived
for someone else, and the realization
of the circle.
Hear the acceptance in her sigh.
See the gifts she has given.

See the woman!
See the goddess!
The beginning and the end!
See the infinite that bares the name,
Woman!

See her for all that she is and isn’t.
Smell her scent and know you are home.
Taste the strength of her words on your tongue.
Hear her experiences like your own.
To touch her soul is to touch perpetuity!

See her face in your mirror.

See the tears that fall proudly
upon the woman you’ve become,
and hope yet to become
in time,

when you have lived through all that has been
set before you;
tasted each woman’s tears as if they were your own.
When you enter that perfect union,
and timeless ancestry;
when you become,
when you come
full circle

you will see yourself in all things,
and your journey
will see you back

home.

© Kristin Reynolds 6 2008

  • Blanchot

    Blanchot

    You are the epitome of Woman; you display it implicitly in each and everything you write. Frankly, it makes me a little jealous.

    This will be the song that repeats itself over and over, as a loop, throughout the day! It’s one of those that you can never get tired of having repeated. The gift, the gift! RBG

  • Kristin Reynolds

    Kristin Reynolds

    Well, thank you kind sir, for all that. But don’t be jealous…man is good, too. Humbled, once again, RTTMFG.

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    Just read this masterpiece a bit earlier! Unbelievable ~ and no way can I compete with the comments of Sir Blanchot! : )

  • Kristin Reynolds

    Kristin Reynolds

    Thanks, girl. :) Now go post some of yours, O.K? XO K

  • Blanchot

    Blanchot

    It’s not Woman that elicits my jealously; it is the perfect coherence of your work. It is really a collection of songs. Songs that play on a continuous loop. And, no need for the Sir, I have as yet to be knighted. RBG will do.

  • anaisnais

    anaisnais

    Oh you are so gifted, your writes never fail to excite but this has to be one of your best, and one I shall return to time and again as it has the makings of a classic in my humble opinion! Great work poet, going in my ffav’s, Anna-Marie…

  • Mark Ramstead

    Mark Ramstead

    Where man and woman meet, where we mesh and what a woman can inspire a man to do are all that my male point of view can truly comprehend. I have met many though that make me wish for a do over, and you are among them.

  • Kristin Reynolds replied

    ha! no no no. you are 100% right. the yin/yang, the pentagram, black/white, we are both necissary; both essential to join together, each half perfecting the other…this is just my bathing in the woman. perhaps I’ll have to do one about the man, but I’m not sure how good it would be considering I’m not one! lol

  • happyfeet5

    happyfeet5

    Woman. Perfection in her imperfect ways. You said it all in this piece.Beautiful Love Iris

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    thank you so much, Iris. yes indeed. exactly.
    thanks, hun. xo

  • Christie Moses

    Christie Moses 26 days ago

    This one is so beautiful it made me cry….A true and exquistie painting of a REAL woman and how truly gorgeous she is. Just fantastic K-bird xxx

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    awwww, big hugs, lady C. real women…it takes a while to get there, but loving the real woman is a great great gift.
    thanks, girly. xo love you, too.

  • lupa

    lupa 26 days ago

    She of 10 000 Names….you nailed it, My Avalon Sister…..love your mind and word magic!! xxxx

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    and I, yours dear one! xoxox

  • Trenchtownrock

    Trenchtownrock 26 days ago

    I had to come back and read this again…amazing piece of poetry kristin…..I think you know the type of stuff that makes me do the poetry dance and this is just kick ass…you have me thinking about my parents…really dig this…I need to write something for the dudes..one love.

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    the poetry dance, eh? damn! wish I could see that live and in action. lol bet it’s funky as hell in a white dress. lol
    I cannot wait to read your bother poem. xoxo

  • en-joy

    en-joy 26 days ago

    Words are magic!!!

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    yes they really are, thank you!

  • Teacup

    Teacup 26 days ago

    another incredible piece of written art… beautiful. x

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    why thank you, TC! xo

  • cosimopiro

    cosimopiro 26 days ago

    Two women…..my mother, and my great aunt (rest her soul).....Thankyou

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    I’ll bet they were gorgeous beings.
    thanks hun. xo

  • Andrew Bailey

    Andrew Bailey 26 days ago

    I have now read this piece 7 times and have been lost for adequate words. Now I see it as a most appealing and honest view of womankind. You have a very deep knowledge of your own gender, my dear. A great piece of verse made greater because it is so true. I looked after my mother in her declining years ande can almost hear her saying your words

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    wow, thank you so very much, Andrew.
    the rereading of a poem is a great compliment for any poet. you honor me.
    I am still learning…so much to come to terms with, intergrate and give.
    love to you and your dear mother. xox

  • Michael Degenhardt

    Michael Degenh... 26 days ago

    Such artistry through words, They ring with the presence of truth, the unraveling clarity of the woman, all she was, is and still will be. When you put pen to paper or finger to keyboard, you certainly write something that never lets us down. Beautiful! Michael

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    what a glorious comment, michael, thank you. :)
    what a huge compliment, M, you are too kind. xox

  • JimSandcastle

    JimSandcastle 26 days ago

    Lovely words.

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    hey there, JSC! thank you very much. :)

  • JaneSolomon

    JaneSolomon 26 days ago

    Incredible! xxx

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    thank you, lovely woman!!!! xo

  • raymondoantonio

    raymondoantonio 25 days ago

    BELLISSIMO KRISTIN!! I CONCUR BELLA DONNA!!! XOXO

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    aww, thank you Raymondo!!!! xo

  • Robin Monroe

    Robin Monroe 25 days ago

    this is divine…you have captured the essence of every woman…so beautiful:)

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    Thank you – what a beautiful comment.
    i am so glad you got beauty from this. women are indeed beautiful creatures. xo

  • Trenchtownrock

    Trenchtownrock 25 days ago

    I don’t think my poem will be so rosy..LOL

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    baby, the world ain’t so rosy, and you write the world so bloody well.
    bring it. :)
    xoxo
    all the love, homes.

  • msdebbie

    msdebbie 25 days ago

    I’ve never read this before K – beautiful poem. thanks for re-posting via journal. I love love love it, especially
    her jaw
    unrelenting in its flex
    This speaks to me so strongly and I love what it conveys of you gorgeous woman xoxo

  • Kristin Reynolds replied 25 days ago

    Hey there lovely. :)
    Thank you so very much. so many of my poems posted here when I first jpined still pretty much go unread…I’ve decided to repost my faves over time via journal. :)
    yeah, i love that line, too. that line was my grandmother, who passed down her “unrelenting flex” to me, stubborn girl that i am when called upon to be so; to must be so if you get my meaning…that woman was the epitome of strength…
    thanks for this, hun, you are beautiful! xo

  • msdebbie

    msdebbie 25 days ago

    Good idea – I love them – first got into this when Lisa started doing it xoxo
    I’m about 8 more entries to 100 and plan to do it then myself, but also plan to take out those I don’t consider up to the RB standard!

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite 20 days ago

    One is not born a woman. One becomes one.
    You have said this so beautifully and truly affirm the woman that I am.
    Thank you, dear Kristin.

  • Cassidy JK (Ra Or Emraeh)

    Cassidy JK (Ra... 15 days ago

    So glad you directed us here. Gorgeous writing of all that is woman. Gorgeous.

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