But I’m A Woman Poem by Tsira Gogeshvili

But I’m A Woman

Rating: 4.9


(magram qali var)

I’d have been a good dog
To the devoted master;
I’d have been a worthy horse
For the rider – good and bold…
If I were a flower
I’d be called “Violet”,
And – “Sparrow”
If I were a bird.
If I were water,
I’d babble like
A mountain brook…
But I’m a woman,
Not noticeable,
And not overlooked.
I’m not a dog,
But I’m still reliable…

Translated from Georgian

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Flora Gillingham 02 May 2008

Much more than reliable! And a lark, not a sparrow; a waterfall, not a brook. I love this quirky piece> Fx

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Vidyadhar Durgekar 06 May 2008

Women is the creator, mother, sister, wife, friend, professional, lover and so many things in one person. We notice everywhere the Phenominal Women nowadays................good writing of deep emotions

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Greenwolfe 1962 04 June 2008

This is a rather plain poem, so I gave it a plain score. There are a few nice lines in here but that's about it.An interesting opening and closing with a dog. I suppose there is meaning there. GW62

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Ashraful Musaddeq 04 September 2008

Neither man nor woman, we are person. This is a wonderful poem expressing the gender issue in a poetic manner. My 10 for it.

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Andrew Blakemore 14 November 2008

A nice piece of work Tsira, well worthy of a 10. Best wishes, Andrew

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Tsira Gogeshvili 28 November 2011

Thanks for such amazing an impromptu. You are right, for we each must has tried to be alone which to atone... Happiness to you dear Sidi.. :)

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Sidi Mahtrow 28 November 2011

But I'm a simple man One on whom you must demand The love and trust that is due To a woman such as you. Yet, when the end comes near There is much to fear For each has tried to be alone Leaving much for which to atone. s

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Anil Kumar Panda 20 June 2011

a beautiful ink, Tsira.deserves >100.thanks for sharing.

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Bert Bell 22 October 2010

What a marvelous poem, Tsira, It's such a beautifully expessed idea with great images and evocative lines. Very touching, and simply lovely poetry.10+

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Ramin Chaman 20 October 2009

A limpid poem..chiefly this line...But I’m still reliable…10+

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