Grace

She walks alone and has such airs,
though airless be the things which she desires.

She smiles throughout, as each blow falls,
with the martyrless grace that sainthood requires.

She takes such pride, though there be none,
in each and every task she is assigned.

Then bending low,
	with so much care,
                   lends grace and beauty to man’s most unrefined.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Andresen Avatar
February 18, 2020 at 1:24 PM
- Beautifully described ... I know how good she is ... and she has every reason to be proud, Alison - It is sad that not everyone sees her ... because she really exists :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Hodges Avatar
February 18, 2020 at 1:26 PM
Thank you so much Sunshine … There is a bit of her in each one of us I think.
Gondolf Avatar
February 18, 2020 at 11:10 AM
I think of Mother Theresa as I read this poem. I have know people like this who were so giving and never asked anything in return. Nicely written, Allison. John
Hodges Avatar
February 18, 2020 at 11:18 AM
That's funny … I almost titled it Mother Theresa! Thanks for the comment.
Mcconnell Avatar
February 18, 2020 at 10:38 AM
A lovely pen Alison, such beautiful words displayed so well here. Welcome to PS, trust you're enjoying it here. Blessings from Scotland, Gordon
Hodges Avatar
February 18, 2020 at 11:19 AM
Thank you Gordon. I love Scotland! I'm enjoying PS perhaps too much... I can't seem to stop writing..
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