A Woman's Worth

"Pray to God you can cope

I stand outside
This woman's work
This woman's world
Oooh, it's hard on the man
Now his part is over
Now starts the craft of the father"

If I could sing I would write my own rendition of Maxwell's "This Woman's Work" and title it "This Woman's Worth". I've come across some great women in my lifetime, which includes women who have been friends, more than friends, acquaintances, or family members. Since the day I was born I only had my mother. After her it's been my two sisters and all of my aunts, which I have a lot of. Uncles are few and far in between. My father died when I was four. There really hasn't been one male person saying, "Hey! I'm gonna make a concerted effort to be in your life." Not to say I needed that because at the end of the day my mother was always in my ear of saying that my true Father has always been God, of course. Let it be a woman to tell me that, right.

"I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a lot of strength left"

It is ironic however that most of the women that have had so much of an impact on my life are the very kind of women that I like, which are: Aggressive, Opinionated, Self-Motivated, Decisive, and, not so much masculine, overbearing qualities that a woman can have. It's darn right sexy to me. I've had nothing but strong women in my life, but as I have gotten older I have been a witness to them letting their gaurd down a little bit, which was not the case in the past. Don't get me wrong they still do their thing. It's just when you come of age you start seeing and hearing a lot of things you weren't able to be aware of when you were younger.

Whatever the case women are strong individuals; men are too. Analogy: If one individual had to hold the weight of the world on their shoulders it would be a heavy burden. That is true. If a man were holding that weight and he would soon tire he wouldn't ask for help from another man, because he would want to be the one that is known for holding the weight of the world. Now if a woman were to hold that weight, and she would tire she would ask the help from another just until she gathered her strength back. It would soon turn into not only her weight but the weight of a multitude. The beauty of life is that through some form of relationship a bond can be formed that will beat all the odds and never falter. If two held that weight it would be a great deal easier than the latter.

"I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
All the things I should've said that I never said
All the things we should of done that we never did
All the things I should've given but I didn't

Oh darling make it go
Make it go away
Give me them back to me
Give that little kiss
Give me your hand"

Women are precious individuals, and some don't realize the power that they have. It should be women and not men that rule the world. Why? Because at the end of the day nothing can ever get done without the permission of a woman. That's why I applaud Steve Harvey for writing his book [Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man]. When he was on the interview he said the exact same thing I have always had implanted in my brain, and that is, "A man cannot kiss a woman without her permission. A man cannot have sex wtih a woman without her permission..." Etc etc etc. You get the point. The ball is always in the woman's court. We're just waiting to see you're gonna shoot the jumper, drive to the basket, or post us us [I hope you like that Basketball reference].

That's one reason why I've never been too aggressive when it comes to women. I usually just show my interest and if it's to go any further I need the "greenlight" from her.

Women are precious, but not every woman knows that. Some are raunchy, rude, inconsiderate, nasty, negative, and any other word you can muster up. If you know you're a catch; you are a catch. If you know you're successful; you are successful. Your character should be overflowing so much that others feel it. It is absolutley breathetaking to meet a woman, or to even have one in close company, who just excudes many positive qualities. I'm sure women feel the same way about men, and if you're GLBT, I'm sure you feel the same way about whoever you are attracted to.

Some people feel life is nothing but a lonely road, but it's all about relationships; LOVE-ing relationships. I learned that first-hand from a woman.

"I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a little strength left
I know you have a little life in you yet
I know you have a little strength left

I should be crying but I just can't let it show
I should be hoping but I can't stop thinking
Of all the things we should've said that were never said
All the things we should've done that we never did
All the things that you needed from me
All the things that that you wanted from me
All the things I should of given but I didn't
Oh darling make it go away
Just make it go away now."