It is a blind chase–
the riddle of a woman’s grace.
I would name myself a statue
but this stunted face could not construe
the subdued motion of my growth
through softest bond and yearning oaths.
The Waking Den
A Home to Creativity.
It is a blind chase–
the riddle of a woman’s grace.
I would name myself a statue
but this stunted face could not construe
the subdued motion of my growth
through softest bond and yearning oaths.
The Waking Den 
this just makes me smile…
I really love this.
Simple and strong… made me smile…
smiles…it is a riddle that is much fun to never figure out…
But we keep on trying, no?
🙂 Nice!
This challenged and informed me. I’ve never heard anyone express those thoughts this way before. This deserves the title “poem” as it is succinct, shows in a new way, brings with explication both satisfaction and enjoyment. Really brilliant, Chris!
You honor me, Gay! Honestly, this came from what was originally a much longer poem, multiple stanzas…but I came to realize the latter were unnecessary, that the point came down to this single stanza. It’s unusual for me to lop off so much so readily, but I must say I’m satisfied with how it turned out–and glad others have enjoyed it as well.
Nothing better than a good riddle… 🙂
Now if only this particular riddle would throw my gender a bone once in a while, we might get set down the path to figuring it out…somewhat. 😛
For me, a proof of brilliance is when you can say so much in so few words.
I enjoyed this two or three times… wonderful.
it rhymes and yet flows like freestyle.
very nice.
messy little girl
really like the language here and the voice used to narrate. Nice read. Thanks
This reminds me of the myth of a wood nymph pursued by Zeus – who else? – and who is turned by her father into a tree to preserve her innocence, beauty and grace turned into a statue after a chase.
Interesting take. Always amusing to see where words will lead people…and a myth is certainly a good place to go. Plus, Zeus would certainly be one all for riddling out the secret of women…though of course, he certainly wouldn’t one to put it to good use!
would be interesting to know what inspired you
People beyond my reach I do suppose!
Like this–the conciseness makes a more powerful impact. Love the lines “I would name myself a statue / but this stunted face could not construe”