...but only sometimes.

She was sly, but not too sly
Tall, but not tall enough
Complacent, but not always, and
Daring, but only sometimes.

She was funny when she meant to be stern
Loud, but never obnoxious
Envious, though she was envied by most, and
Daring, but only sometimes.

She was cruel, but sweet and caring
Wild, but always a lady
Sassy, but never rude, and
Daring, but only sometimes.

She was smart, but lacked foresight
Wise, but short on wisdom
Patient, until she grew restless, and
Daring, but only sometimes.