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A Woman's Transformation

What women fear

By Denise LarkinPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
A Woman's Transformation
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In the realm of seasons, a woman's transformation stirs,

a metamorphosis unseen, yet deeply felt,

where whispers of change and secrets unfurl,

Menopause, a journey through life's mystic belt.

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Within the temple of womanhood's domain,

a shift unfolds, like colors in the sky,

a symphony of hormones, an intricate refrain,

as cycles ebb and flow, bidding farewell to the why.

Oh, menopause, a dance of fire and ice,

embracing the flame, extinguishing the chill,

a paradoxical path, both fierce and wise,

unveiling treasures that time alone can distill.

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Gone are the fertile days, the childbearing years,

but behold, freedom blossoms in their stead,

no longer tethered to the whims of fears,

a liberation embraced, a new path to tread.

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The moon, once a guide in the night's embrace,

now mirrored within, in each radiant glow,

wisdom and grace intertwine with grace,

as the soul takes flight, transcending what we know.

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Embracing the wrinkles, the signs of time,

they're etchings of stories upon our skin,

each line is a testament, a verse in rhyme,

a testament to a life lived from within.

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With menopause, a new chapter emerges,

a canvas for dreams yet to be unveiled,

the spirit rekindles, as passion surges,

an awakening, as vibrant colors are exhaled.

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So, let us celebrate this divine transition,

with open hearts and minds, we shall endure,

Menopause, a metamorphosis with precision,

a tapestry of strength, resilience, and allure.

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In this symphony of change, let us find our tune,

as we navigate the dance, step by step,

Menopause, a radiant gift, to us, attune,

a testament of womanhood lovingly kept.

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Watch the following video of women singing Queen's tune turned Menopause song. It's quite amusing.

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About the Creator

Denise Larkin

A writer of a BA with honours (2.1) in Arts & Humanities recently gained a Creative Writing Master's Degree. She writes poetry, fictional short stories, and is the author of the Time to Run series, Darkness and The Non-Human.<aT.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran3 years ago

    Oh this was so uplifting! Loved your poem!

  • Lilly3 years ago

    I feel the same way.

  • Jack Ray3 years ago

    Loved the Queen song. Very funny.

  • James3 years ago

    Expressed very well.

  • Poker Guy3 years ago

    This is a unique poem about women's health. Brilliant.

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