How To Confuse A Man
Speak plainly and do not explain yourself twice,
Let your silence finish what words begin.
Confidence unsettles a practiced listener,
Who expects you to fold or give in.
Change your mind without apology,
Not to tease, not to test, just because.
Freedom startles those raised on control,
It breaks unspoken laws.
Look directly, then look away,
Not from fear, not to play a role.
Mystery is simply a woman whole,
Who owes no map of her soul.
Do not rush to fill empty space,
Let pauses stand like locked doors.
Those who fear their own echo,
Will stumble across those floors.
Care deeply and walk easily,
Hold love without the need to bind.
The strongest confusion is clarity,
In a woman who knows her mind.
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Marie381Uk
I've been writing poetry since the age of fourteen. With pen in hand, I wander through realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals hidden thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture your mind❤️
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Comments (2)
Pretty simple really, men are not complex creatures, which is why they are probably easily fooled. 😉😉
Clarity in a woman who knows her mind is a good thing. They save themselves and others too.