She Walks Poem by Glen Kappy
She Walks
In early light
a street or so ahead
a body walking
much in silhouette—
a woman—
and for a moment
hard to see
her movement
is away from me.
Somewhat tall
and slim
she walks—
not heavily
nor daintily
but easily
and keeping
a good pace.
She walks
as one
who knows
she's valued—
not timidly
nor haughtily
but showing
quiet dignity.
(And blessed
is she
and blessed
be they
this message
made it through.)
How young?
How old?
I'm curious
to see her face.
But still
a street or so ahead
she walks.
yes as old age catches up we still love to see a woman walk and smile just smile at us one street away she lives you say walk up to her any day a cuppa of coffee she will lay be happy for the day then bow and kindly walk away she may ask you to stay she too is old anyway her hubby lost her years away she may be alone today talk with her do stay
In my view the female of the human species is the most beautiful of God's creations. Thanks for reading my poem and commenting. -Glen
I love this poem, the rhythm of the words-even the appearance of the poem on the page- mirror her step.. I am so grateful that you cannot see her face, that she is walking away, not toward, the observer. Lovely sketch. Thanks...S
Cool! And knowing that you shape your poems, I appreciate your noticing. And yes, had I seen her, there may never have been a poem. -Glen
She walks as one who knows she's valued— not timidly nor haughtily but showing quiet dignity. - - - - - - - It is strange but true.Even from a distance some people can make an impression upon us and we become curious to know more.
people are so interesting! and we form impressions, correct or not, based on our experience. thank you, bharati, for bothering to read and comment. hoping all is well with you, glen
Hi Glen, This is such an interesting yet an enigmatic poem! I can see her walking, yet, there are so many things that are mysterious about her. Through your poem you have roused the curiosity of all your readers. How young? How old? I'm curious to see her face. But still a street or so ahead she walks. A captivating poem, Glen! Enjoyed reading it.
hi, geeta! I'm glad you enjoyed it. one of many times an early walk with few people out and the sun shining spurred a poem idea. hoping this find you well in all ways, glen
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Beautiful..... casual in tone but arresting the reader's curiosity! I too enjoy observing people... especially women who are well dressed and walking elegant and dignified! You being a man, it is natural for you to observe a woman who happened to arouse your interest!
... and early mornings in summer I have nothing pressing me time-wise and am open to take in what is presented to me. It seems to me that how people walk says much about them. Thank you, Valsa. -Glen