. Eve Roper Contest Put Yourself in their Shoes
Date Posted 27th July 2023 Syllables 10 per line.
Sowing seeds of kindness, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves – Knowles Shaw (1874) My mind wanders as we bring in the sheaves. I dream of pretty dresses with puffed sleeves. Of pearl white shoes, and jewelry to wear. Lace gloves and emerald combs for my hair. A young man to escort me to a fair. We would hold hands and enjoy fun while there. He would invite me to a fancy ball. We would dine and dance right through past night fall. I know others have dreams almost the same. We accept our work, in dreams there’s no shame. I doubt ladies in mansions dream of more. They don’t think of working or being poor. A gentle breeze stirs, I wake from my dream. I see my fine clothes gone, all that did gleam. The wind stronger blowing hard, tossing leaves. Hurry, before the storm, bring in the sheaves.
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