'a Housewife's Work Is Never Done'

My wife, ill, I care, her whims I tend too, I care, always wishing that there was more I could do to help her back on her feet, what a treat, all night and day she screams and moans with pains, cramps, leaking wounds, nurses, every other day dress never healing lesions, Doctors still can't give reasons as to the cause of her suffering, blood tests revealing nothing, I believe they will, it's getting to a stage, old age, I won't let it stop me, indeed it has taught me a lesson, I took things for granted, not once did she complain, looked after me, housekeeping, shopping, cooking for five, kept us healthy, I now appreciate that saying 'a housewife's work is never done', when she gets better life won't be the same.

Nine lines to let them know everything will be fine Poetry Contest, sponsored by Silent One

20th July 2018
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Delaney Avatar
October 26, 2018 at 1:14 PM
So nice to read your recognition of your wife. Your love is really deeper than you knew. Great writing Mick. SuZ
Gauthier Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 7:45 AM
Wow, Mick. That's a touching and beautiful poem. Love it. Best wishes.
Cunningham Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 3:54 AM
That is so true Mick, horrible to see loved ones suffering,I hope she recovers from her illness. They are the rock of every family. Tom
Talbot Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 6:11 AM
Sadly it took her ailing to male me realise, :-(
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