IN PRAISE OF WOMAN

GENTLE WOMAN

Gentle woman,
Gentle wife,
Gentle mother,
You gave me life.

Gentle woman,
Gentle friend,
Gentle lover,
'Till all time must end.

Gentle healer,
Gentle guide,
Enfold me safe
When I need to hide.

Gentle teacher
Gentle muse,
Gentle fan,
Whether I win or lose.

Gentle judge,
Gentle jury,
Quell my fears;
Still my fury.

Gentle partner,
Mother, Wife.
All gentle women,
It's you that will make this
A gentle, gentle life.

 (Rod Jones 2003)