Just a woman

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For my mother and grandmother

She is always in a position of humility An attitude of prayer Ready to serve For years of submitting has bent her back Formed a hunch between shoulder blades Eyes cast down she sees the downtrodden She rarely stumbles She is always in a position to reach out Hands always in front…to do Age spots, arthritic knuckles They are intelligent hands, knowing the temperature of anything they touch, creating sustenance from flour and water, planting, growing, plucking, connecting, applauding Her hands speak a thousand words in a dozen languages She is always on her feet Moving, busy, seeking the next task Wiping this, folding that, stirring, fixing, caressing, working, working… It seems the very fabric of the universe will unravel when she leaves her station The sky will fall The laws of nature not knowing how to continue without her She's just a grandmother, just a wife, just a woman.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/2/2025 5:18:00 PM

what a loving tribute! You've created both a physical and mental image of your grandmother...like I know her a little bit after reading your poem. She exudes a gentle strength. She must have been a powerful influence in your life. Well done! hugs, Sara

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/2/2025 5:33:00 PM

Oh thank you how lovely to be recieved so well! Xo

Frank Sheehan

Date: 8/2/2025 12:34:00 PM

Wonderful piece. Great tribute to your mother and grandmother. Powerful pen. Enjoyed immensely.

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/2/2025 5:34:00 PM

Oh thank you Frank! how lovely to be recieved so well! Xo

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/2/2025 10:25:00 AM

A beautiful tribute to your mother and grandmother Crystal, lovely poetry… Beryl

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/2/2025 5:34:00 PM

Oh thank you Beryl!!- how lovely to be recieved so well! Xo

John Fleming

Date: 8/2/2025 8:15:00 AM

You have just painted a picture that so ideally describes my mother also...she is very nearly 90 years old now. Beautiful, heartfelt piece of poetry, Crystol. There is much dignity and love shown here. Splendid write! :) john

Crystol Woods
Date: 8/2/2025 5:35:00 PM

Thank you... so great that you see your mother here! Xo