----
Love with a Woman of Mind

To love a woman of mind isn’t easy,
For she doesn’t enjoy simple flattery.
She won’t bend to compromise or settle,
Love’s chains won’t bind her gentle mettle.

She won't say “yes” to please,
She’s learned not to cater to such ease.
Lies wrapped in affection, excuses of the heart,
She sees through, she won’t take part.

She knows the art of silent speech,
No futile debates, no endless preach.
Her habits don’t demand your time,
Yet her silence...