She varies, with different faces, shapes, sizes and hues. Some days, she is stylish; other times, she is ‘unique’.
She has a heart often made of solid gold. She works to love those around her, from the depths of her being. One should avoid double-crossing her, however, because she will rear her head and fire venom at you before you can blink. As deeply as she loves, she abhors unfairness and injustice too. She works hard to rectify wrong doings.
She has eyes that she guards heavily with thin, and hopefully transparent, veils. While she’s discerning enough to read you with one glance, she strives to keep her eyes clear and void of her personal sentiments. Life is about you, not her. What can she give you? Her bravado is on full display to erase the fear from your eyes…and hers.
She’s a spinner—always turning the tables, deflecting the attention from herself. Accolades and pomp are usually rare that it’s uncomfortable to be the center of attention when it does happen. In a little micro-inch of her heart, she’d like to learn how to accept these niceties with the grace they deserve, but she just doesn’t know how. Or, if truth be told, she never made the time to learn how. It’s easier, safer to smile and nod. Hug, when appropriate and maybe even shed a tear.
She is you.
Me.
Us.
Them.
The countless women who impact our lives and are the true role models of womanhood. The teacher we could never forget. The caregiver with the gentlest touch. The receiver of your love note that arrived in her mailbox at the *right* time. The one who first prayed for you, then penned a note of encouragement to send specifically to you.