That Was Then and This Is Now
Then
A domestic drudge, Pam had cooked countless meals
She laundered his clothes and hung his shirts just right
He walked ahead as Pam remained at his heels
From his torment she cringed, cowering in fright
As her health suffered, he quickly turned away
When he threatened to leave, Pam begged him to stay
Her confidence shot, self image destroyed
She craved companionship to fill a sad void
Now
Her “strut’s” returned; Pam no longer lags behind
Keeping pace with companions, equality
Mental health’s improved; she clearly speaks her mind
Sometime’s even enjoying frivolity
Pam’s image is not now maligned before friends
To a callous critic, she makes no amends
Her canvas now fresh, the brush is in Pam’s hands
Creative efforts don’t respond to demands
*January 21, 2019
For Silent One’s “That Was Then and This Is Now” contest
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2019
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