There is strength in silence, behind my sweetness;
Hear me Roar!
If you cross me, don’t be fooled
by my demure ensemble.
Cover your ears and run for the hills because I’ve hired my entourage to find you.
If you thought you could pull a fast one, think again.
Hear me Roar!
Life was made for making things right and putting an end to the injustices rendered.
Whipping cream is sweet it’s true, but if you’ve run amuck,
pucker up and deal with what life hands you, served on a silver platter.
Hear me Roar!
We gather in the name of God, where sweetness cuts to the chase.
That’s right…NEVER underestimate the silence and power of a woman,
wrapped in whipping cream clouds that smile.
We are woman;
Hear us roar!
In Keeping with theme and to honor The Anthology Wounds I healed: Poetry of Strong Woman coming in June, here’s to our trio Gabriela Maria Milton, Ingrid Wilson from EiF and Nick Reeves.
And now a song that my friend Kym Gordon Moore from Behind the Pen sent me after I commented on her last post Flashback Feline Fact. To know her is to love her as you know. Kindred to many, Dawwwlink to me (she added that wonderful word in my repertoire), wise beyond words, poetress, beautiful and a soul sister. Do meet her, if you haven’t had a chance. You’ll be happy you did. Thanks for sharing this song Kym!!! 💖
Have a wonderful start of your week and roar your sweetness in silence and in truth.
Blessings of Love Always,
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Cindy
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I liked the cover your ear line…it’s amazing
Oh thanks dear Sheereen! Hope you are feeling a little more lioness yourself today!!! 💖💖
All good today….dead tired due to running around college whole day!
Oh thank goodness,, hope you get some rest! 💖💖
Off to sleep….long day tomorrow😅
sleep well and when you awake…..
your prince charming will arrive.
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How the lioness roars!
Always Goff!!! ROAR! 😸😻
I hear from this side of the pond.
ripples felt sweetly 💖
Let it roar.
Indeed Tim! 😻😸😻
Love it, roaring friend!! Interestingly, I just watched a YouTube last night on making butter simply from continuing to beat cream AFTER it had reached the whipped cream stage! Haha! ❤️🦋🌀
Oh thanks so much Lioness sister Sheila. Isn’t it great. Oh that’s so awesome.. I can see you now with a cherry on top. 😂 💖
And I was going to call you, Lioness! Ha! Great minds! ❤️😉
from one lioness to another.. 😂😂💖
Thank you, Cindy, for your voice of the jungle!
Joanna
oh so sweet Joanna! Roar to you my friend. Did you post this weekend? I didn’t see it?
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What a powerful poem dearest Cindy, that is one roar of a lioness. You all are such an inspiration to us all. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much Dearest Daphny! So happy you are roaring with me my lioness friend.
I so appreciate you, thank you! 💖💖💖💞💞
You’re most welcome, my friend! Keep on roaring ❤️❤️❤️❤️
and you too and thanks again! 💞
You’re welcome my friend! 💝💝
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Yikes, I’d better run for the hills! Cindy’s been eating whipping cream.
hahahahaha. i’ll share some with you! roar..
Cindy, I ABSOLUTELY love this. I will just focus on your opening sentence – “There is strength in silence, behind my sweetness;” I have often quoted an old line “do not mistake kindness as weakness.” False bravado means fake bravery. Beating on one’s chest is usually reserved to someone who does not want to fight. The one to worry about most has always been the quiet, pensive one. Think Ukraine president standing up to bully Putin.
To the point of your poem, I am reminded by a true story from one of the most difficult books I have ever read, “Half the Sky” by Nicholas Kristoff and Sheryl WuDunn. It is about the maltreatment of women around the globe and the title is based on the Chinese proverb that women hold up half the sky.
The example is a tribe was left to defend itself with the women and children left in the village. They were housing some injured male warriors. When the enemy came to find them, the women who commanded a lot of respect told the enemy to go on about their business and let them be. And, the enemy did. They were so steadfast in their resolve it intimidated the enemy men.
We should never forget a huge example during the 2016 GOP presidential primary. When Meghan Kelly of Fox asked the future president some tough questions in one debate, he refused to do future debates if Ms. Kelly was one of the interviewers. He was scared of her. What we learned later, he was fed questions by someone at Fox and Ms. Kelly happened to ask him questions about his maltreatment of women that were not fed to him in advance and he did not like it one bit. True story.
Finally, it should be noted the election in Australia this week where conservatives were swept out was said to be due to a large voting bloc of women who were concerned about climate change action, child care funding, Medicare strengthening and integrity. Women can make a difference and I hope they do.
Keith
Thank you so much Keith and for always being that man that we so need and appreciate behind us woman who stand up and speak up and out. You are so right with your words and put your money where your mouth is and I wish that was the case with all men. Yes, such a bully that Putin and that’s a great example!
The book sounds compelling and so worthy and encouraging that the enemy backed down! I am praying this will help us all now as well and we can put an end to this madness.
This is encouraging news about Australia!~. As it should be my friend!
We can and we will with wonderful wouldman and men like you in our court!!!
Thanks for your valuable contribution!
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Cheers to all such strong women. Such a wonderful tone and mood in this poem, showing us the power of women. This upcoming anthology is a clear indication that women can speak together with one voice. My plaudits to you all. Women of gravitas. Women of great widom and knowledge. Women of unceasing power. Amazing! 🌺🌺❤
Yes indeed to all the strong woman Lam, I agree! Glad you like it and it truly is coming at the right time! Oh you are awesome to bestow your love and gifts upon us our strong man we appreciate so! 💖💖💞🙏
Much appreciation too. Glad to walk hand in hand with strong women. Always a pleasure to me. 🌺💖💖🌺
Hand in Hand we go! 💖
Indeed!! ❤🌺
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this powerful piece, Cindy!!! Just wonderful . Great song choice. 💕🙌💕
Soooo happy you like it Grace, thanks so much! I do love her too and yes, thanks to Kym💞. 💖💖
My pleasure .💕
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I like your words, Cindy, but I’m afraid I’ve never been a Katy Perry fan: I’ve yet to find a song of hers that I like. Admittedly I’m not trying very hard, though…
Thanks Clive! What don’t you like about her Clive? I LOVE her songs. hmmmm … 💖🙏💖
💜 YOU!!! Forgot to Mention Goddess, YOURSELF!!! , yet again SupaSoulSis; how about use Gender Neutral ‘Divine’ 🤔 ?
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I KNEW you would catch me on this and I actually reframed a bit and came back to it this time but yes… I hear ya! Thanks my friend Y! 💖
💜 YOU!!! ARE Most Welcome SupaSoulSis 🙏🏿 Goddess; it’s important for Us to Understand that God Plants 🪴 a Sperm Seed inside Dirty Womb Soil and a Miracle of 3DLife Happens
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TY!
Wait, you did not just say my womb was dirty now did you?!!! I’ll be ignoring that. 😂😂😂💞
💜 Impossible SupaSoulSis; kids YOU!!! have, sperm seed planted in “dirty womb soil” just like a plant that is then watered and nurtured
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whew 😅😅😅😅
SMiLes Dear Cindy
Mama Grizzly
Plays No
Games Love
Is in Her Roar
For Protection
of Her Own Play
LiVinG NoW Free
As Always Feelings Rule
Our Worlds
Our Senses
Above
Below
All Around We Roar
Very Inspiring Roar Thank You..:)
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Yes!!❤️❤️☺️
An excellent poem in keeping with the theme, Cindy! We draw closer to publication 🤩
Glad you like it Ingrid.. I’ll keep them coming until we publish!!! whoo hooo.. then you can collapse for a second. haha 💖😂💞💞💞
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This is truly beautiful❤️
Thanks so kindly! 💖
Oh Daaawwwwlink, how I adore you! 😘💖🥰 Ok Cindy, when I read your title to this post, I said, “Uh-oh” she is on the prowl now, and she ain’t playin’. It is so obvious why you are FUNyay Cindaaaayyyy!!!!
Girl, first of all…or is that second of all….hmmmm….anyway thank you for that sweet and wonderful shout-out my Mommy Nature. Girl, if we lived any closer to each other we would never get a doggone thing done! You bring me great joy when I read your blog posts. You are such a breath or two, of fresh air! Your kindness is beyond what words can define. Hugs and smooches daawwwwwlinkkk!!! 😘💖🤩✨😊🦋🥰🌺😎 Love ya!
Ohhhh and that brings me such joy knowing how much you enjoyed seeing “your name in lights… the one and only DAWWWLINK” I’m happy to hear that it put some fresh air to bank since you give it so freely. You are so welcome and it is much deserved. I know I told you that and it’s sooo true.. for sure we wouldn’t get anything done!!! lol. Hug and smooches back at cha and love you more. 💖💖💖💞💞😘
I’m verklempt again. 🤦🏽♀️ I am speechless. 🤭 I truly appreciate you my soul sista’. 🙏🏼 I just simply love your unselfish kindness, and worldwide gracious attitude. 🌎 I am so glad to exist in your orbit girlfriend. 🚀 Whooohooooo!!! 🤠👍🏼😘
Oh you r 2 cute for words and yes soul sisters we are.. And I’m glad you were born!!1 💖💖💞💞
LOL Cindy and I am glad you were born too. Who else could throw down FUNyay like you can??? 😂😁🤣 Drop the mic!!! 🎤🎤🎤
roarRRRRRR. I like it Cindy!!!
Roaring with you Dee! Thanks a bunch!! 💖
Hear us woman roar! Beautiful. Love the message 😊
Thanks so much Simone!! Glad you liked it and thanks for letting me know! 💖
Very entertaining 😂🙏🥰💕❤️💝👏
Thanks Marlene!! 💖🙏💞
What’s not to love about a powerful woman, wrapped in whipping cream clouds that smile? 💪🏻🍦🌥️😁 👏🏻 Energizing and fun read, Cindy! Perry’s words are also energizing. I will never tire of that song – great message! 🦁
hahaha indeed Michele and I’m glad you enjoyed the fun and the song. She really is great and I’m happy you enjoyed it Michele.. thanks my friend💖
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Really awesome!
Thanks Nico..Got you out of spam!! 💖💖
Your welcome! No worries.
💖 Thank you too!! 💖
Your Roar is heard and felt around the globe, and we love it just that we, as we do you. Gorgeous poem, Cindy! 💞💞
Well that woke me up from my nap and hope it rocked the world a bit too. You are the strong man behind our ROAR and we are lucky for that! I know I am…. TY Jeff! 💖😻
I didn’t love the roar song fro
Katy – but think her album with teenage dream was special – and she has sure “miked ” that success – with the Vegas show and all
That!
I think Katy Perry is one amazing singer and recently Saw her wearing the mermaid costume (on the voice or whatever show she hosts ) and she seems to have a clever approach to what she gets involved with…
sorry to disappoint with the song.. Clive didn’t like it either. Anything she does, i like.
Did you miss my last post with reference to you under my picture or song or video regarding the slipper?
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Yes I missed it – but I was coming to catch up later – so likely would
Have found it! Can’t wait to see it – and did you link a post or my blog? If
You link my blog I won’t get a ping – but if you link a post – I will get a novice !
Oh and regarding Katie perry –
I think I liked roar- when it came out – it had a ton of radio play so it does connect to a season in my life as I remember when it was out!
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And your post was on my mind later when I left! That is how fun and original to poem was and the connection to Roar!
Yes – so once again that Cindy originality and natural talent shown through!
Anyhow – I was remembering when I saw Katy perry sing “California” live on SNL.
I never see that show live and for some reason we turned the to on and there she was – with her colored hair and very talented voice – in fact, when she belted out “California” on that live mic –
I paused and was like “dang…”
Hahahaha
Then her album went on to have all
Those hits and even theme parks played some we songs for chats e acts etc!
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I always felt Katy perry should as received the award that Adele got that year (can’t recall which award – female artist of the year??)
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Anyhow –
More recently
We saw Katy perry on New Year’s Eve!
She had a little guest spot on the CNN live broadcast – which was a disgrace because Anderson cooper and his partner hosted and in my opinion it was the most unprofessional journalism I have seen from an established news channel (I know they have many embarrassing moments at CNN in last few years –
Like having the pandemic footage leak about where they said death numbers (on the screen) and fear is what keeps viewers watchjng – even if misleading – fear is what sells” something like that!
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Anyhow – Katy perry came on as Anderson cooper – wasted and acting like a 9th grader who over drank for the third time! And he said something to Katy Perry about coming over her show and she said – very smoothly
“Drunken promises” and I loved her reply – because she was classy During that embarrassing shit show!
I then realized – also – that she handled her fame very well.
Some get funky when millions roll in but she seemed to hold her own….
And she mentioned that one of her own favorite songs was “by the grace of god” which I never gets but reminded me that she had Christian roots and I wonder where she was at with that….
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So anyhow -all that to say your post was on my mind
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Wonderful, empowering message Cindy.
Thanks so much Sadje!! 💖💖
You’re most welcome my dear friend
🙏 Have a great day ahead! 💖
You too!
💖heading to bed.. thanks 💖💞🙏
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that was so uplifting auntie!
great way to go about my day<3
Oh so happy to hear that my sweet one! 💖💖
Oh Cindy, Thank you so much for writing a poem about me! I’m truly touched and honored! What’s that, you say? It’s not really about me? Well it could have been do I’m still honored! LOL!! Great, great write and truly rings true for so many of us. Excellent job, girl friend! 🌟👊🏼
Hahahaahaha, I am so laughing and NOT Nancy.. it is so about you and me and all of us. Glad you liked this one my friend!! 💖💖
In light of all horrors we face in our world on a daily basis, it is so good to have friends, to love them and care for them and watch out for them and to share a good laugh. We need to laugh or we will die crying. 💕
Said so well Nancy. Thanks for your wise words so true my friend! 💖💖 Have a day of laughter and love xoxooxox💖
Thanks so much! You to, honey bun! 💕 🥰
Yes of course my sweet! 💖
Yes, one should never underestimate 3S, silence, sweetness and strength of a woman. And roar, never. Beautifully presented. Cheers, Cindy! All the best for publication 👍💐💖
That is spoken like a true warrior my friend and a knowing gift to women everywhere. I couldn’t agree more! Thank you so much my friend! 💖
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Oh, Goodness, what a powerful poem Cindy. You rock. And thank you so much for always mentioning Wounds I Healed. it means the world to me.
Sending lots of love. Have a beautiful day.
xoxo
Soooo thrilled you like it Gabriela. That is so kind and I’m truly happy to give this shout out about Wounds I Healed as it’s paramount to our world more than ever and you picked a perfect time to premiere it! It is going to rock the world. You’re most welcome. I think we should look at turning it into a movie next. Just sayin. 🤷♀️
Thanks for the love and to you too!!💖 💖💖💖
Alright! It’s sooo powerful. I hear the Roar of my Queen. Those who can understand the silence can never under estimate the power of we 😇💖🙏🙏thanks for this power my dearest ❤
Oh yes and it just became more so with your roar in the mix as we stand together in silence and power my dearest friend Suma!~. You’re so welcome and Thank you!
Oh this is so powerful, I can hear your chant as a wild wind blowing across the fields and echoed in the mountain ranges. How beautiful the truth in our essence is. Sing it loudly and proudly always! Love you Cindy 💗
Oh my dearest Maria, it’s so good you stopped into share you beautiful heart and love. I miss you here. Thanks so much for taking the time. Love you so much!~. You’re words always touch me!💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏💞
Please know that even in my physical absence, I’m always thinking of you and sending you love my dear soul sister 💗 I loved this poem of yours, it made me smile 😁 I haven’t been as active on here because I’ve been focused on my own journey and solely writing poetry. Working 4 days outside my home is a huge shift for me and my time management. Technology is an afterthought most days. I’m happy I caught this beautiful post and your kind words of love and support. Thank you🙏🙏🙏
That warms my heart and I treasure the times when you came to Zoom Yoga and our connection otherwise. you are always with me as well!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Oh good for you that you are working and it sounds like it’s going well. Good you are focusing on what you love with your work in poetry and leaving technology behind… I’m so happy you as it’s a bitter and necessary pill. Thanks so much!!!! This made my night and you’re always in my heart 💖💖💖🙏🙏
You remain forever in mine💞
pin prick blood , pinkie touches. mine too! 💖💖
Ohhhhh, I adore that 🥰
Mmuuuiah!
“NEVER underestimate the silence and power of a woman”- amen to that! We women are sooo much stronger than people realise even when we are silent. Loving this series of posts on women 💕💪🏼
That is right Pooja and you are sooo right and often stronger than we know!!! You are proof of that! Sooo happy you are liking it! 💖Thanks so much!💖
And you’re proof of that too! My pleasure 🥰💕
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Thanks ma’am. You’ve been an Inspiration💕💕
You’re so welcome and thanks for letting me know. Much appreciated! 💖
A very empowering post, Cindy! <3 A little silly, but a whole lot smart! <3
Thanks Cheryl! It was at that.. Just trust what I get and go with it or I might not ever get anything out. 😂😂💖🙏🙏
I love the strength of your poem, Cindy.
Never underestimate a woman! 🙂
Thank you so much Pat! That is so right!
i wonder how can someone became so much consistent about his work….. loved your posts😊😊😊 thanks to entertain us
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You’re so welcome and thank you. Just visited.. Love your site!! 💖
Nicely done, Cindy. Powerful poem and a great song to accompany it. Women need to do a lot of roaring!
We sure do to drown the others out. Thanks so much Diana! 💖
FABULOUS POST!
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Lokesh.. thanks my friend.. digging you out of spam 💖💖
Katey Perry peaked with ‘Roar” no other song comes close
How did I miss you hear. You know how I wait up nights waiting for your “Roar”. no other comds close but yours. Thanks Gottfried. It means a lot you’re here. Who loves you baby?
Yes, I admit… that would be me! 💖🙏💖
Cindy you rock. What a powerful and profound poem Cindy. A great song too. Thanks a lot for this wonderful post.
awww thanks so much Kamal! 💖 so dear of you. Glad you liked it! 💖
Yes Cindy it was awesome. Lots of love and light to you dear.
thanks my dear Kamal!💖
Always welcome dear Cindy.
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Oh the power that oozes from your poem Cindy!!! I was left with feeling I wish I had an embodied experience of feeling this powerful, and then realized that I feel a very certain congruence and resonance in this way of being – it is just felt a bit more tenderly within. You inspire me my friend, I feel lucky to have found my way to you (through you finding me, so grateful!) Your poem keeps me fueled on the trail I intend to be on. The silent roars are to be heeded!! They come with Love and a different category of compassion – the kind that doesn’t compromise on truthful expressions of our being.
Thank you so much Pragalbha! Your words always hit my heart with love and fuel it with inspiration and joy. I am thrilled you feel inspired and connected with my piece so deeply. Ahhhh yes, never compromise for sure sure as that’s where problems occur. Lots of love to you on this blissful night sharing time with you! 💖
My pleasure and privilege truly _(()_
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Beautiful flow & powerful lines, Cindy…Roaring the raw, the wisdom, the love…the soul has no gender but I do understand why it’s important…the beauty & power of a goddess…divine
Thank you so much dear Navin and I do agree that the souls has no gender for sure and I roar with you for a world of peace and love. You are divinity!💕
Much love to you, my divine friend ✨❤️💫
oh thanks Navin once again… just seeing that and so touched. you are a divine friend too! 💖💖🌹 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
What a roarrr! Love this, Cindy! 💖💖
Thanks Punan.. roaring back atcha. I think we’re behind again.. 😂 I’ll catch up with you soon. 💖💖🙏🙏
You are welcome. 💖
We are always behind 😅but what matters is we try to catch up. 😂😂💖
ROAR 😍
ROAR Back 💖
Love love love this Cindy…it’s sweet and yet powerful 💖💖💖💖