The Old Braud

[Buh4Bee]

I wrote this in September 2008, when, on one day, I was feeling particularly vulnerable and scared that I'd never be what I hoped to become- whatever the h*ll that means to any of us.

Leafing through some old notebooks, I found this fabulous poem. It's just fun, kind of in the style of Biggus. Enjoy.

The Old Broad

Curves and heels
Hair and nails
Make up, Oh thank God!

The gentle sway of a hip
can’t be forgotten
from years of swing.

There’s something liberated
about this gal.

It’s the confidence of
what she has done and
what she can do,
because she still does.

The education, career, and family
She has it all- looks and brains
It’s been used all the way.

God bless this woman,
because she knows she
is simply an old braud
and she is fabulous.

[Hawkman]

I see this as celebrating and appreciating a fellow human being, delighting in their life. It is, in itself, delightful. - thanks

H

[Buh4Bee]

thanks

[Alexander III]

I really enjoyed the style of this poem.

For some reason I can easily imagine this to be song lyrics to a country song

thats a compliment by the way :)

[qimissung]

I can just picture her, her perfume trailing behind her, the one who can do any job she's given, the one we gather around at parties, the one you just have to tell your sad story to...

[Buh4Bee]

Thank you both. It's not autobiographical by any means, but I knew many women as I describe in the poem, down in the tri-state area where I grew up. They were all very capable and respected.

Qimi- You are right these type of women are always the ones that can do anything and everyone speaks well them.

A3- Your sweet response always make me smile, fine line and all!

[Sampson]

This is one of the most vivid poems I have ever read. Thank you for posting!

[Buh4Bee]

Thank you, I think in images. That's why writing can be very difficult for me. I'm glad you could see.

[Virgil]

I enjoyed it too. I can see that woman as well. :) But isn't the word supposed to be spelled "broad?" Or am I missing something?

[Buh4Bee]

You didn't miss anything. I looked the spelling up on a bad web-site for urban definitions. Thanks for the input, hope you are well.


jersea

[Bar22do]

Definitely working with strength! Your girl is confident, outgoing and easy to be seen - you said you thought in images - you convey them so well!

[Buh4Bee]

Thank you, Bar. I suppose if the concepts exists of a visual writer, I would be it.