Haiku of exceptional virtue
A 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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