Phenomenal Woman



Phenomenal woman,
Indeed! The universe says you are;
Without glitz or fanfare attached
You were, born a true star.

Humility and unemblazoned poise,
Still your greatest traits;
You alone complement your truest self,
No need for affirming mates.

Phenomenal woman,
That prized ancient scroll;
Wrapped in your sacred delicate pages,
Such wisdom to unfold.

Your beauty defies your age,
Wholesome mystique outweighs raw magic;
Mistaking you on any day for just a lady,
For our planet would be so tragic.

About this poem

This poem is first published here on Poetry.com today July 24, 2022. It is an ode to all women of the world, who strive to be their best self. Thank you for always being you, while still being available.

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Written on July 24, 2022

Submitted by josephe.96455 on July 24, 2022

Modified on May 03, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme Abxb xcxc Axxx xdxd
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 504
Words 97
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

Joseph O. Edwards

Joseph O. Edwards is an award-winning Jamaican poet and author residing in Canada. His works include "I Can't Breathe" (A tribute to George Floyd), "Kyiv Stands" (A tribute to Ukraine), "Love Quest", and "Moments Like These". These poems and more, are found in his three books: Love and War, Coloured Views, and Come Away With Me. more…

All Joseph O. Edwards poems | Joseph O. Edwards Books

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4 Comments
  • Philipo
    I see elements of the poem in your work. I think poems and prose have different characteristics. Over here, I see a lot of storytelling in the form of prose which helps amateurs like me learn quickly but I still know both differ. Fine work here. 
    LikeReply 110 months ago
  • WhyCantIUseMyOwnName
    PC politics and timeliness is not poetry. Gag me, what passes for art here is ... unfathomable.
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • teril
    "You alone complement your truest self" - As a woman, I find these words especially beautiful and true. Thank you for your clarity.
    LikeReply 11 year ago
  • robertrad2021
    Uplifting words
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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