notes on a woman

you know the summer's fading.. and the night is getting cold.. there's an east wind in the harbour.. and lord knows I'm getting old.. and my work it takes me everywhere.. and nowhere fast and slow..

it takes a man to plough an acre.. it takes a woman to make it grow

there's an orchard in the south field.. there's a herd of cattle too.. there's an empty chair that held you.. a rare creature tall and true.. and I dream about you always.. even nights that I don't dream..

it takes a man to set a plough right.. it takes a woman to hitch a team

more a fighter than a lover.. girl you picked me anyway.. and you tried to change my dress sense.. but you knew I wouldn't play.. and you laughed at my cowboy movies.. as I turned in to my old man..

it takes a man to work his heart out.. it takes a woman to give a damn

you know we never did much talkin'.. jesus girl you were unique.. and I'm sorry for taking the lord's name.. every other time I speak.. see they don't make girl's like you no more.. at least it seems that way..

it takes a man to save a harvest.. it takes a woman to save the day

well you know I'm big an awkward.. and as rough as a badger's a**.. I got two eyes that scare the locals.. and sometimes my talk is crass.. but I know each lock is different.. as unique as a key..

it takes a man to bring his story.. it takes a woman to set him free
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Posted: Mar 2019

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godsprincessonline today!
I love this poem walRU. Good luck in finding your wonderful woman. Please keep writing.

Kathy wave
niah9
absolutely loved reading this......well written too......knew what side of the Atlantic you lived as soon as I saw the spelling of plough......made a Kentish maid smile......lol
Kathycheering
walRU
More than lucky in that dept. Kathy,

Hapy St Pats!

Ru
EXRED
Wonderful, I just loved reading applause
trurorob
Fine poetry Nu, in your usual style.
Rob
salamuna
Enjoyed reading your poem walRU. great work! Thanks for sharing it. applause cheering
walRU
Thank you Kathy (Niah)

Much appreciated,
Ru
walRU
Many thanks Red,
Ru
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