Scent of Woman

a poem by Nandakishore Ramkumar

Childhood innocence and puissant charm
Looks so graceful and love so warm;
Serene beauty, cloying smile,
Words of wisdom to match her guise;

Though weathered by years that passed her life,
Her beauty within lay like a sprite;
Unfazed and clear like a diamond be,
The mind of hers was fancy-free.