Jack Eldridge Poet Rhyme

Lay Down and Rest

Lay down and rest now,lay down and rest 
You've sown wisely,you've given your best. 
As friend, wife, and mother you've labored with love 
No worries now, no cares now,come rest above. 
 
Leave cupboard and kitchen,needle and thread, 
Broom and dustpan,come lay down your head. 
You've labored through sunrise,midday and now 
It's sunset my little one ,come rest your brow. 
 
I've seen that you've given,so many you've touched 
Life is better for all,for your caring so much, 
So come aside daughter,come aside dear, 
You've shown me to others,so come join me here. 
 
Thank you Grandma P 
 
11/4/96

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Elizabeth Kinch March 8, 2017 at 12:43 AM Definitely a 7. Perfectly written and a lovely tribute.

Kp Nunez May 17, 2015 at 7:06 PM Beautiful. Such sweet and tender tribute. I believe God would indeed be saying the words to a wife, grandma, mother and friend who has done her best. Decidedly deserved 7. Kim Jack Eldridge May 17, 2015 at 8:34 PM Thank you