Image: Housewife Washing Clothes
in a Third World country (here)
the 12 given words:
lipsticks hairspray wisp willing chores walk boxes
smock (overgarment to protect the clothing while working)
hips wonders seldom clerking
busy lady of the house dressed
with neither lipsticks nor hairspray
but just a hairpin to keep the wisp
of hair in place ever willing and happy
with 'simple' household chores
she has to walk all over the house
often carrying boxes without help
garbed in a loose smock at the hips
wonder of wonders for as a housewife
it is a full day's job every day including
weekends and seldom complaining or is
adequately rewarded, nothing compared
to a 9 to 5 clerking job and all without
It's a job that doesn't get its full due and credit, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteBravo, Hank! Credit where credit is due!
ReplyDeleteHer work is underappreciated, I agree but kudos to her diligence and patience ~
ReplyDeleteTrue....blessed be those who think of her. ..and she be blessed too....
ReplyDeleteSure a job that deserves way more praise than most 9-5 jobs out there.
ReplyDeleteA blessing to all who benefit..but to her? It is a question to ponder.
ReplyDeleteNice praise for works of love and service. I liked the last sentence: "blessed be for being so"
ReplyDeleteI think she needs to be blessed with more... and maybe some relief too...
ReplyDeleteWhat nice use of the given words.
ReplyDeleteBecause I am an interested party, yours truly being that wife, I refrain from speaking about the merits of your words for fear of being called biased. 😜 😝
-imelda
Very impressive. To use the 12 word to shed light (Sol) on a human state.
ReplyDeleteApt, perfect description. Loved the read.
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