THE ESSENTIAL WOMAN
Karl J Christopher copyright 1998


I seek the Essential Woman, the one beneath the mask
Not the 'Painted Beauty' or 'Dolled Up Babe' but the one that's made to last
I seek the Essential Woman, for the love I have to share
Not just a mere accessory to look upon and stare

I seek the Essential Woman, a natural Ebony Beauty
Not a 'floozy' or a 'bimbo' or some right 'hoity-toity'
I seek the Essential Woman, with thoughts and with a mind
Not the 'money' or 'flash car' merchant that one so easily finds

I seek the 'Essential Woman', that is a credit to her race
That is proud of what she stands for, and walks around with grace
I seek the Essential Woman, with a spirit strong and free
Free of the negative conditioning, that puts the 'I' before the 'We'

I seek the Essential Woman, so we could work as one
To share a love that lasts, not here today and gone
I seek the Essential Woman, a friend and not a foe
Someone to walk beside me, not to follow on in tow

I seek the Essential Woman, for it is she who has the key
To set alive the Man Supreme, the one that I call 'Me'
I seek the Essential Woman, a partner to the end
In harmony forever, my Lover and my Friend