Sara Kendrick Poet Villanelle

Abigail Smith Adams Lady of Letters

Abigail Smith Adams, lady of letters
Miles between her and husband John, circuit lawyer
She let not distance stop their love_be barriers

She oversaw the jobs at home_even the builders
Remarkable lady who taught their children
Abigail Smith Adams, lady of letters

People would come to her during war who were bearers
Of terrible news, she was strong with faith_hope
She let not distance stop their love_be barriers

Abigail's letters were strong, witty filled answers
Her letters also told of her loneliness
Abigail Smith Adams, lady of letters

Abigail and John of this country's leaders were beginners
Their idealism and strength set this country apart
She let not distance stop their love_be barriers

At last of life when they were no longer beginners
They got to spend retirement at Quincy their home
Abigail Smith Adams, lady of letters
She let not distance stop their love _be barriers

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Eve Roper November 5, 2015 at 6:32 PM Wonderful poem, Sara, love you poem very descriptive and educational. Hugs Eve

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 14, 2011 at 9:27 AM Superbly romantic Villanelle Sara.. and nice to recall the memories of special pairs .. my fav is Robert and Elizabeth Barret Browning who also kept their romance going by poetry and miles for a long time.. beautiful synopsis of romance my friend... enjoyed ... hope all is well ...

Gert W. Knop January 14, 2011 at 6:08 AM Wow, you posted a great poem on a historical character, well done! And thank you for your always kind comments! This Friday is quite a dull day her with rain and low temperatures! The right time for uplifting poems! Have a nice weekend! ...Gert

Carolyn Devonshire January 13, 2011 at 3:29 PM Sara, I'm going to send you a link to one of the letter readings from the musical play 1776 in which Abigail and John Adams are featured.

Carolyn Devonshire January 13, 2011 at 2:12 PM You have brought to light one part of history that many people have overlooked. In the play "1776" the letters Abigail and John shared with each other were high points -- some romantic, some witty, all interesting. John had asked her to send him "salt peter" for the continental army and the audience laughed when she asked him what it was. A great poem about a remarkable historical character. There were only 2 women in that play - Abigail and Martha Jefferson (whose role I played). Love, CD

Doris Culverhouse January 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM well written work, mom

Liz Walsh January 13, 2011 at 1:25 PM goodness, Sara - you are a genius - love it - Liz