The Most Beautiful Woman in the World

She is lovely
dressed in sweats
decked out in the finest silk
sick as a dog
all made up
teary eyed and snotty
glowing and laughing
living single
married mother
young and vivacious
old and wise
homemaker
business CEO
speaking loudly in great halls
praying silently in solitude.
She is lovely
the woman who walks
with dignity
recognizing the nobility
inherent at her birth-
undoubtedly
the most beautiful woman in the world.
- Adalia Ellis