WOMAN
When there is nothing left to do
And all the work is done
And the children long in bed
And all the washing dried
And hung
And supper over
The dishes away
The dog already fed and dreaming
By the fire where he lays
Then if I am not needed and free
I shall venture to the garden gate
Alone and accompanied
By the younger ghost of me
And take my tea
In company with the moon
Breathe in the clear air
Do nothingÂ
But rest my weight and stare
Maybe lingerÂ
​​​​​​For a little while
Let the chores of tomorrow
Fall away and wait
While I search there
In the drifting shadows
For my lost smile
And set down my care
In company
With the midnight moon
And remembered dreams
Grown old
Too soon.
Marion Price(2019)
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Comments
As a mum of two kids I can relate to this feeling!
As women we take the on the lions share all through our lives Caoimhe, through children and partners and jobs and homes...it may begin with the birth of our first child but never leaves again I think. Thanks for reading and commenting ?
Yes so very apt luv Great poem xxx
Thanks Jill...a womans work and all that!! ....never ends!!?
Totally agree xx