Girls and Women

“I’m not a girl…. not yet a woman…” Miss Spears says it best.

In all seriousness though. I think this is a wonderful observation on life and an insight into your perception of girls and women.

Wow..Chris..for a man you sure have the inside track into what a woman is in all her essence!!!!!!!Truly exceptional writting!!!!!!

I’ll treasure this…..

What about Ladies? ;)

Seriously though…this is precious. You are the man!! Printing this out to put on my fridge :)

Chris this is divine. love it.

Wow Chris – I think you know what you’re looking for! And you know what? I agree with everything you’ve said….how well put and with such strong felt emotions too!

I love it
suzanne

Chris,

this is gold.

Absolutely stunning Chris!!
Going on my ‘fridge too!!

Brilliant work Chris…! I too will treasure this…

WOW that is amazing. Never a truer word spoken – you sure know what you are talking about here Chris!!!

....More comments…this is great…

Such a deep and true celebration of female emotional maturity.
It takes a mature man to understand and appreciate those strengths in a woman.

Lovely Soul Work Chris
Suzanne – stunningly beautiful!

(poem is stunningly beautiful!)

ladies

utter perfection! :) x

Wise man!

Wow. Where does all this knowledge come from???!
Maybe Jo’s itchy gold dress brought you some insight?
;)

I am totally blown away by the response to this. I wrote it in a hurry this morning in thanks for something written by someone far wiser than me. I wish I did have this much insight in everyday life. I’m just as dazed and confused as the next bloke really.

I can show you where the gold is ;)

“I’m just as dazed and confused as the next bloke really.”

Umm..noo…the next bloke probably couldn’t have written this if his life depended on it. Credit where credits due! You total snag, you.

You’ll find your Stairway to Heaven ;)

I lurve Chocolate!

ok.. who gonna respond to this and tell us the difference between boy and man..

hehehe..

very nice…every woman needs a little girl shine through occasionally though…or the ‘holiday’ will be taken somewhere else…

A GIRL WILL MAKE A GOOD SNACK….
A WOMAN WILL FEED THE WHOLE TRIBE….

webgrrl,

What about everyone, adding two lines?

A boy rushes life
A man travels life

I do believe this will make a lot of women smile :)

Hi Chris, this is truly lovely. The contrasts are so insightful and perceptive. It reminds me of a woman, dressed simply, but in her simplicity the sophistication, grace and elegance which is innate, shines through. Thank you for showing us such beauty.

hmmm, just read above… how about…

A boy thinks he has what I need
A man will ask what I want

That;’s why women have always appealed to me rather than girls. Nice one Chris.

Quite lovely Chris
At last some good honest easy to read poetry

Chris, this is my first time to make a comment on redbubble. (I’ve been shy) However, after reading ‘Girls and Women’, I had to.

It’s very insightful. I think there is a woman and a girl in every female. Though, the image of the woman you present is so magnetic. It’s hard to not be bias.

I’m with Sara 100% !!!! Yep – that’s it! (well not all the time -balance is key!)

A boy needs a mother
A man wants a lover

Fantastic piece of writing only a MAN could write.
A boy looks
a man sees

You are quite the anthropologist Chris. :-) Well done!

Really well written Chris,

Clear and emotional. Great piece

A boy craves immediate gratification
A man wants mutual satisfaction

well done chris

Trish – your words are so good…about instant gratification as opposed to mutual satisfaction.
I think the deciding moment for emotional maturity is when giving is as important as receiving for both partners…because they are really connected..deeply.

lisa – rushing and travelling…...yes very very nicely put!

Suzanne…thank you …it is so very true…..when a man truly gives of himself mind,body,heart, and soul…..... the payback is tenfold!!!! The gift of unconditional giving is a sure fire way to a womans heart….

Thanks again all for reading. I’m enjoying the dialogue about men and boys. I’ve missed a bit because I’ve been out back in my shed…

I LOVE this, although I am no longer a girl, I think it is so charming..

Also remember what Mr Wilde once said..

A Man,s face is his biography… A Woman,s her fiction… Viva la fiction I say, lol…

Loved this so much – it just flows and resonates perfectly – tremendous insight!

this is wonderful

fantastic!

“Thanks again all for reading. I’m enjoying the dialogue about men and boys. I’ve missed a bit because I’ve been out back in my shed…”

Hahaha – now there’s a man for you!

WoW…Im impressed…intriguing…

HEY CHRIS…. this is beautiful…

Great lines, hitting the mark.

I think it’s too long. It would be more powerful if you just retain the most beautiful phrases. “A girl is stories, A woman is truth” being the best, in my opinion. Which are your top seven or so?
Otherwise it’s just like one of those too-long email forwards. Just a suggestion. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the suggestion redshoes. I guess it is a bit of a compendium. Feel free to cut and paste the bits you like, as long as you don’t put them on a tshirt, or in an email forward, I don’t mind ;)

Greetings Chris, as a “middle-aged” woman who is constantly compared to “girls” I want to tell you that you touch my soul my talented friend! Thank you for the gift!!!

Warmest Regards,

Kimberly

A girl wants everything
A woman needs nothing

nothing but a boy

one word ( excellent )

I love this. It is so beautiful.

great stuff chris, thanks.

Beautifully done!

Wow.. I see you know the difference.. excellent piece..

a poem that makes u think….. made my day

a poem that makes u think…
really made my day

i disagree with redshoes

chirs please don’t rmove any of this andleave it as it is! It’s straight from your heart as you intended it to be. If you remove bits it’s a false economy and you’ll lose not save. (Well that’s my truth)!

I wrote a 6 – worder webgrrl to follow up on this – on my page or in 6 word story called
Men and Boys .......sort of started the ideas here…

sgx

Very sensitive writing.

A girl will run, A woman will wait!!
I love these lines….perfect for my situation at the moment…and i’d like to consider myself a woman (although quite a young one at heart).

A well written truth

thanks for reminding me
that a boy has questions
and a man has resolve

this is my favorite piece of yours, definitely!
its really great..
i love your idea to compare the two, itsbrilliant

Beautiful words

awesome writing! :))) ha ha

This is absolutely wonderful.

Very good … very true … x

That is amazing and so true. Awesome job!

Excellent , it explains my wife to a tee.

Mighty

Truly insightful, finally a man that understands a Womens worth. Thanks for sharing, but most of all thanks for commenting on my poem.

-Blue

Hmm Mr White.

The respect of my heart is moved by this poem, its poet, and by all the woman who responded in kind to this work. And with all due respect to you Chris: On the ladies question below, by MissKristy …

The girls are external and shy of deep innocence
Shy of the common sky/ground or death cycles

The ladies are fixed with masks she’ll deceive with
A social facade that precedes the soul’s break down

A woman needs no guise or pretense throughout her,
Nor apologies for all her sacred truths standings

C.C. Arshagra 12/8/2007

—Sent In the spirit of complementing the poet and poem with the hope it is received so.
New to this site / ccapoet

I like it too!

this is an amazing piece of work, well done, Chris, only a man in touch with his truth could impart such wisdom with his words,
loved reading this,
cheers

Fantastic!!!

When you have been around as long as me, seen as much as I’ve seen, spoken to the men that I have – I would have to disagree with you that you are just an ordinary man. Your poem should never be shortened or changed in any way. A couple of billion more men like you and divorce would be only a word in the dictionary that no-one knew much about and wars would consist of only the written word in history books. Go you good thing! ;))

Nice contrast. I like the woman of truth bit, of course that’s because a woman has more wisdom :0)

Does women exist? and I thought you are…..nevermind…..

At the end of the day bob, someone’s girl is another’s woman.

I appreciate your view…its refreshing! especially when there are so many guys out there who see a women and treat her like a girl lot knowing the difference, but I guess that doesn’t stop people from thinking like PhotoNaturally…testing your manhood! He didn’t even have to say anything, its more obvious to spot a boy from a man.

not gay then, but possibly in love with your mother…?

I know this piece so well and yet I have not left a comment…naughty me!!
Great writing Chris, putting this in my favourites :)

Beautifully said!

as a woman that made me feel strong and beautiful – thanks for sharing

Spot on. Well done.

I like this – but am offended by it in a strange way. I suppose because everyone calls me a girl, or cute or pretty. But I never get called beautiful like a woman.
It is really truthful, but at the same time its not a truth I want to hear, because it really is true that a girl never has the strengths, staying power or attraction that a woman has.
Beautiful work though.

I’m only commenting to be part of the club.

the distinction is one that is overlooked so often
I like the direction you take with each one and how far apart they are from each other
Was there one who inspired this or is this an amalgamation?

This was a really nice separation of the two..it’s oftentimes so jumbled up. Really nice!

most definitely…

Awesome piece Chris… awesome and beautidully put together…

Fabulous writing and an instant fave. It speaks….....volumes…......lol

Girls want to be women
Women want to be girls

...possibly…

Really wonderful, so true and well written

Lovely, succint, and true; what a pleasure to read!

BRILLIANT … THROUGHT PROVIKING STUFF … WOW … KEEP GOING : )

Lovely and truthful sentiments…... You kill me! xo

i appreciate this – i am fortunate to have a woman and a girl in my life. you are right on.

Hey, hey, hey – steady on mate, if you write things like this then the rest of us are going to have to lift our games! But seriously, well done.

LOVE IT wonderful writing may I post on my blog?

Fabulous piece, Chris ;))

okay i am officially hooked :)

Kind and lovely interpretation of women and girls

A girl will like this, a woman will love it XX
Becca