a balanced perspective of the feminine mystique and its interplay within the forces of light and darkness ...

We are the mystique that men fear when our ire is up. We are the power from the mind that can make things happen. We are the nurturing, caring part of the mysique that forms in our breasts that the ones we nuture are safe. Yes Sage, she does walk amongst us, and she gives us the courage to fight on, in this world of men, where when we say something, those same men think it is funny. Our determination is our sword that lets us fight on and win over the men who will keep us in second place. Soon, I certainly do hope, that woman shall over shadow man, and be in control. We are in control now, and it is OUR world, not theirs, because the sword of our determination will not let us shuffle behind man no more. Thnx for sharing sis. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, maybe too stubborn for my own good, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your still very sad and very terrified little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

incredible poem, women should embrace all of their mystique, this includes not only the gentle warmth but the strong warrioress.

And it is indeed a challenge... Well penned, Sage. Love the pic!
Peace,
Carolyn

Superb write Sage! Whether one disagrees or not, you are always thorough and excellent with your poetry!

I have found that most women have a warrior menntality, expecially when it comes to the JC Penny White Sale. Gotta love it.

An interesting concept and one I did not think of before.Good thoughts in your poem and it was very thought provoking in a positive way.My favorite verse is:
'Integrating feminine,
masculine archetypal
patterns, we are drawn
to the sword.'
Best wishes always
from
kay.

The feminine warrioress is very much alive in our world, and always has been since Helen of Troy, Queen Boadecia, and Joan of Arc !
I align myself with Joseph's take on the gender duality of man and woman below !
A very absorbing and interesting pen Sage
Peter

This is beautiful work.

I like the way you began this with a question and leaded to the answer towards the end. Very powerful message.

Sage,

Balanced with just the right amount of feminine intrigue, you've penned a captivating, thought provoking piece; well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Oooo... I like this one... kinda swashbuckling yet tenderly surgical at the same time. I particularly like the balance, the duel, the sword-dance of the two female combatants, shadow and overt-self, which spurs the female on to self-awareness, self-discovery and self-amelioration... presumably producing an enhanced self-knowledge and self-esteem. "En garde and know thyself" seems good to me! :)) Love the power conjured by the harnessing of the two parts. And I like how you portray the female fascination with cold, sharp steel as opposed to the male one... is it so very different, do you think? Very provoking, Sage, thank you. Kate xx

As long as she keeps her sword to herself, she may walk amongst us all she wants...ed

Dear Sage,

Even males have a "feminine" side yet most are fearful of acknowledging, let alone, embracing it because of the mis-perception of being "weak". I truly don't understand this line of thinking. I believe that we are all both Yin & Yang and one simply cannot replace the other without sacrificing the Whole. I, for one, am grateful for the blessing of this understanding ... yet I still have so much to learn. :) It is one of the things that makes this life so rich.

Love & Light,
Joseph

Yes, she does walk among us.

powerful writing illuminating to a world that needs to hear it
aspects of the female mystique & her spiritual path of self discovery
saludos