A sample from Book 5
A Woman's Strength
did you think of me today
no call came my way
underneath my smile I sway
no words do I say
I thought of you all day
as I rushed through my filled plate
early I started to bake
not long the house was laced
with the smell of your favorite
chocolate cake
the kids were at play
a new toy
one did break
one became the prey
the other screamed hate
peace...I had to make
clearing the haze
putting smiles on their face
anger left no trace
but it was too late
the cake―
I had to throw away
ring phone ring
I did pray
hoping you'd call to say hey
then the dog did stray
I had to move in haste
apologies to convey
the neighbor's yard―
a garbage-strung maze
after an hour's pace
a cleaned yard
done in good faith
I reentered the house
noticed it was only eight
my day―
moving at a slow rate
still no word from my mate
breakfast I did make
then the taste of toothpaste
the cleaned dish plates
no time to wait
everyone dress
screamed hurrah
to the babysitters―
who monthly I pay
to take my place
a goodbye kiss
a last minute wave
off to work
my smile...fake
then I remember
I hadn't ate
my eight-hour day
drove its heavy weight
still no word from my mate
rush-hour traffic
a nerve-raking state
thus beginning the evening chase
babysitter, supper
no flirter's bait
comes my way
sent the children
off to bathe
finally you call
again...you're working late
a quiet evening to waste
long, restless night
again...I must face
until you're home
and I feel safe
did you think of me today
no call came my way
underneath my smile I sway
no words do I say
I thought of you all day
as I rushed through
my filled plate
(January 21, 2014)—[‘A Woman’s Strength’ was written June 2, 2012.] Searching through my work, I found this. Oh! What a woman does and goes unnoticed, especially women who work outside of the home.
It’s no wonder why she forgets about herself, why her body isn’t as sexy (isn’t as strong), why her mind tires out so easily, why she feels so lonely, even though, her house may be full of souls jumping, playing, talking. Appreciate the woman who mans your house, for today’s world gives her so many other options and if she stays strong in her faith, God will open doors for her that doesn’t belong to you.
All my women friends. You are beautiful. And thank you for all you do. For all my single-mother friends, you didn’t do anything wrong. You are perfect just the way you are.
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