Introduction Katharine Tynan’s poem “Any Woman” celebrates the vital role of a mother in a family. The mother is presented as the source of strength, warmth, love, unity and protection in the home. Through a series of powerful metaphors, the poem shows that the well-being of the entire family depends greatly on her presence and care. Stanza 1 I am the pillars of the house; The keystone of the arch am I. Take me away, and roof and wall Would f…