Charis, Lake Ediza, California, 1937 by Edward Weston
Image: Courtesy of Tess' Mag
I am staying put
I am not moving
Where is the chivalry
That I long for
that you are so sure of having
that makes you a man
I am a lady treat me like one
I may be garbed in army fatigues
But I can still be lady-like
I may sit in this unorthodox fashion
But I’m just as sexy
Who is there to tell me otherwise
The fact that I’m in fatigues
Allowed me the leeway
Written for Tess' Magpie Tales #142 and Open Link Mondays at Real Toads
A 'lady' is a 'lady' no matter what attire she wears. Point well made, Hank!
ReplyDeleteYour woman has spunk ... and I like that in a woman!!!
ReplyDeletetreat me like a lady....i think we have fallen far from that on both ends of the spectrum you know...where is the chivalry these days?
ReplyDeleteYeah seems to have gone by the wayside
ReplyDeleteNo more does one get treated as such with any sort of pride.
As my father would have said, 'Ladies don't sit like that!' Good poem.
ReplyDeletestill unusual for me to see women in the army..yet..we should treat someone like the human being they are no matter what kind of uniform they wear..
ReplyDeleteI agree. A lady is a lady no matter what she wears.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this poem Hank.
Strong and confident women are usually frowned upon or labeled, to some that is their hangup and very wrong.
ReplyDeleteThe simultaneous strength and softness conveyed by this poem is more likened to reality than any skewed story of service could be. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI like that you speak from a woman's perspective with such understanding. Way to be, Hank!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI truly agree :-)
ReplyDeleteShe may sit with legs akimbo,
ReplyDeleteBut she's no bimbo.
:-)
She certainly looks like she's not about to get up...
ReplyDeleteIn all of the walks of life I have worked in thee have always been women that brought the goods and outworked every man. The least we can do is afford them the benefit of their birthright and treat them with respect one.....and enjoy that they are still ladies. (although I have ran into a few that would rather be treated like one of the boys...lol and thats fine too.)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, it is hard to comment on this and not feel like you are sexist or making sexist comment....so I hope that review was OK...do these Jeans make me look fat? yeah.....
ReplyDeleteLeeway earned, I salute you.
ReplyDeleteThis is very chivalrously sexy , Hank, congrats
ReplyDeleteI like this, like the style and thought of it. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThis was so great! My mother would take one look at her and say- She's no lady! So funny- but you certainly brought her powerful ways through in such a lovely fashion!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I see the sex appeal, but lady? This one is a lady on her own terms. I like the voice you give her.
ReplyDeleteI think if they are in the army, we must be careful as "chivalry" could be dangerous. But common courtesy makes sense.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to look at this photo, Hank. Congratulations on your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteK
She certainly is a lady- one with an attitude! Brava!
ReplyDeleteWhere is the chivalry, indeed? Nice one.
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