she is *delicate* like a flower withering away in Sun's piercing rays, dropping on the ground petal by petal she is *strong* like an elephant protecting calves from the mighty lion fearless and determined she is *patient* like a tigress waiting behind tall grass to catch the prey, food for her cubs she is **water**, taking any shape or form; a life giver. Lands far and wide long for her. she is the woman in me and you.. made to withstand any season, however extreme.