i am no warrior tiara princess
hand to hand combat is not my style
no lasso of truth girths my tiny waist
much less, indestructible bracelets,
super human stamina, maybe when
i juggle cooking, cleaning, laundry,
while paying bills, taking care of hearth
i am no wonder woman poster
skimpy ambitions are not for me,
red-knee boots, perfect for shoveling snow
tactical warfare is not my wont,
cunning and confidence, smarter way to be
gifted tongue i save, to whisper words
praise and joy, brave and true voice
the woman of your wonder,
that I strive to be
Posted for D'verse Poets Pub: Poetics - We're going Comic hosted by Claudia Schoenfeld.
Comic Character: Wonder Woman
picture credit: here
Any woman who juggles all that IS a wonder woman! We all are as far as I'm concerned!
ReplyDeletenice..wonder woman is one of my sons favs...wonder why? smiles....nah too many try to fit that mold...i think wonder is found outside of that shape...agree with lolamouse's sentiments
ReplyDeletesmiles.. think we need more of those real wonder women..
ReplyDeleteNicely said...although I sure could find use for a magic lariat! lol
ReplyDeleteI think your to do list would crush Wonder Woman.
ReplyDeleteTerrific! Wonder Woman indeed is a super hero(ine) in many homes. I hope she doesn't wear herself out spreading herself too thin.....
ReplyDeleteVery nice subversion of the prompt! :)
ReplyDeleteI always wanted those bracelets, but okay--be realistic. ;_)
ReplyDeleteShe can lasso me anytime..haha...great turn around on her too and fully agree.
ReplyDeleteI am Wonder Woman, only I wear my pj's and pink crocs while juggling 4 kids and a husband.
ReplyDeleteThe last two lines say it all.
ReplyDeleteoh LOVED this!!!
ReplyDeletevery clever indeed heaven!
*besitos*
A woman always has to save the world...
ReplyDeleteI always have great admiration and respect for all the wonder women of the house.They work without fanfare and money for 24 hrs a day! And they are supposed to be the weaker sex!
ReplyDeleteHank
Love your poetic take on Wonder Woman.
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister!
ReplyDeletethe woman of your wonder - ha, I like that.
ReplyDeleteyes... wonder woman in deed.
ReplyDeleteI love it - especially the last two lines:)
ReplyDeleteI love this line:
ReplyDelete"skimpy ambitions are not for me"
I enjoyed this, and I think it is beautiful.
ReplyDeletewell you are a "real" wonder woman, then :) I liked this
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great take on the prompt. Excellently done.
ReplyDeletethats wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteGreat ending!
ReplyDeleteYur words are consistently wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou're ALL wonder women!!!
ReplyDeleteYou got your message across. Nice!
ReplyDeleteErick Flores
I could have hi-lighted the whole thing and reposted here as I enjoyed the whole thing. You are a super-woman but your tiara is invisible! :)
ReplyDeleteI posted too late to link, but you might enjoy this adult comic... It surprised me that I am enjoying it...
A Fable Twist"
So fun, Heaven! Love...."gifted tongue i save, to whisper words
ReplyDeletepraise and joy, brave and true voice"
I love reading your words!
-Eva
Heaven, I truly loved your take here. Your "wonder woman" definitely has the right idea. A very original write!
ReplyDeleteI like red boots shoveling snow best! Now, that's wonderful. K.
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