She

I was sitting in my room listening to one of my favorite Billy Joel songs ("She's Always A Woman") tonight and it got me thinking: if that song was written about me, what would the lyrics be like? In a similar spirit, though drastically different style, I composed my own list. The items are in no way lyrical or even poetic, but they are all true. Through this process, I learned a thing or two about myself. Oh the power of writing things down!


She is infinitely complex yet naively believes she is simpler than others.

She embraces her quirks and continually searches for them in others.

She prizes relationships over possessions and demands the same of those she holds close.

She's picky but realistic.

She will hold you to high standards, even if they are somewhat unrealistic.

She is occasionally judgmental and is distraught when the realization strikes her.

She does not tolerate what she deems as foolish, but will give you miles of slack if she thinks you're worth her time and pain.

She is overly obsessive about matters dealing with her pride and her heart.

She is not perfect and doesn't demand perfection. She only requires that you give improvement a fighting shot.

She will try to correct a defeatist attitude every time she sees one.

She needs occasional reassurance.

She longs for loyal companionship.

She will be your closest ally if you let her break through your personal barriers.

She sometimes suffers in solitude for fear of isolating others.

She bears emotional pain that she desperately tries to cover, but the thick scar tissue occasionally works its way to the surface.

She disdains the fear of imposition and may smother you with apologies.

She is embarrassed by flattery but relishes in it just the same.

She hates giving up but can discern when the fight is futile, whether she will admit it or not.

She is trusting but hesitant. She desperately wants to see and believe the best in people, but never forgets that we are all human.

She laughs when she's happy, and cries when she's moved.

She is a fierce competitor but is able to graciously accept defeat.

She rests when she feels secure.

She craves intimacies of the heart.

She hangs with her boys but is undoubtedly one hundred percent female.