only a woman

For Twin and Katie
Only a Woman
can truly understand
what's going on inside and
will stand aside and beside
while the world crashes then
resurrects into the stratosphere
in a matter of moments.
Only a Woman
could see the beautiful mess
behind what could or would be
and what shouldn't be
into what must be done
today or any day
or not done at all.
Only a Woman
would open a darkened door
to a brokenness with gentleness
and kindness to make it
right with the simpleness
of just keeping all the pieces
safe for the future.
Only a Woman
will walk with delicate patience,
tirelessly searching with peaceful
purpose and passion to find
a perfect union to step into
by lacing up colorful shoes
and hiking the heights of joy.
Only a Woman