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Second Jobs Evenings (here)
A Trois-par-Huit
A form created by Lorraine M. Kanter.
comprising three stanzas
of 3, 3 and 2 lines OR 3, 2 and 3 lines - 8 lines in total
with a syllable count of 3, 6, 9, 12, 12, 9, 6, 3.
The rhyming pattern is AAB BBC CC
where the last line is the title of the poem
and summarizes the meaning of the poem.
standing tall
brave men in overalls
with tools in hands never complaining
have to feed the family even work evenings
mandatory for head of the household to bring
never a dull moment at home
happy and not alone
Many are happy to do it to get by and feed the family indeed
ReplyDeleteOh, Hank - I really like this because it reminds me of when my own Dad was working three jobs to keep our household running. Mom was working too. As kids though we just didn't realize then all the sacrifices our parents made.
ReplyDelete~Jules
You are absolutely right Jules.We are aware perhaps much later because they never complained!
DeleteHank
So very, very true Hank. So many men doing brave jobs to help community and family.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Truth all around. Being the head of a family involves so many responsibilities, so many sacrifices... and there will always be men and women willing to do it... for the happiness it provides... at the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteA man of honor!
ReplyDeleteYou show such respect to the head of the family with your well crafted poem.
ReplyDelete"happy and not alone" I really liked that line. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful sentiment behind this homage to workers - as well as being well constructed and rendered. Good one, Hank.
ReplyDeleteInteresting form. And yes, those great husbands deserve tribute.
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