Monday, September 16, 2024

A capable wife

Haiku of exceptional virtue


Celebration of

womanhood. The bar is high,

some find it daunting.


No mere appendage,

this woman is capable,

independent, too.


She is resourceful,

skilful, does ev’rything – more

that a man might do


This amazing wife

never rests, organises

her house with aplomb.


Filled with charity,

industrious, making warm

clothes for her household.


At the city gates

her husband is found, sitting

among the elders.


This woman is strong.

She is clothed in dignity,

kindness and wisdom.


Blessed by her children

and praised by her husband: You

surpass all women!


Charm is deceitful,

beauty passes; she who fears

God is to be praised.


© Ken Rookes 2024

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