what is god to a woman
other than a man to defy
with her boldness
and velvet tongue
both to be hidden from the male gaze
and used on other
just as soft
as she is cunning
just as light
as she is mischievous

what is a woman to god
other than a being
twice as powerful
and three times
as merciful
a standard to be held to
in all aspects
a presence to equal parts
respect and fear