Maybe I Never Even Knew
I should be number one, wouldn’t you think?
But sometimes my life seems to be on the brink.
I wonder if I am a woman to swim or to sink?
I know deep down I can still drown in the water-
but I must take care of my husband and daughter.
My family tells me to do something special for myself,
for I never yearned for material items nor wealth.
I must take care of my body and stay in good health,
so that I can be the woman God called me to be-
a heartfelt member of my adoring family.
Shall I try to live with experiencing different things?
Be the one in a restaurant who gets up and sings?
I try to stay balanced and pray that God brings
me to a place where I’m at ease with my life,
in order to be that good mother and wife.
So I lay on my bed and profoundly digress,
and know I must say the things I wish to express.
For I do believe I am a good woman, I confess.
I know deep down I am a great person with empathy-
a woman with a compassionate personality.
From this day forward I shall try to put myself first,
because eventually I’m the one who feel the worst.
Yes, I promise I shall continue to still be immersed
in embracing and spreading the love I already do-
maybe I do honor me foremost and I never even knew.
Take Care of Yourself First Poetry Contest
Caren Krutsinger
July 26, 2018
Copyright © Lu Loo | Year Posted 2018
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