L Milton Hankins Poet Narrative

The Server

I've always lived in Iowa, she said,
Thought I might leave when my husband died
But I didn't have no where I could go
And no money to get there.
Iowa's as good a place as any, you know,
Now, my grandchildren are here,
Guess I'll stay close to them,
But I don't see much of them these days
They have their own lives to live.
It's the same sad story everywhere you go.
She throws a towel over her shoulder
And hurries away toward the kitchen.

written August 24, 2021

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Ann Foster August 25, 2021 at 12:52 PM So true. The world needs more compassion. Call someone from time to time. I miss many and don't have their numbers anymore. God bless your day... well written. Ann L Milton Hankins August 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM Thanks so much for your encouraging and thoughtful comments, Ann. I appreciate you.

Heidi Sands August 25, 2021 at 9:23 AM Well written Milton :) L Milton Hankins August 25, 2021 at 10:04 AM Thank you so much for your compliment on my poem, Heidi.

Sotto Poet August 24, 2021 at 7:24 PM Because of the depth of this story, Milton, which is incredibly insightful and is packed full of thought-provoking ideas, my sympathies go out to her in this difficult situation. L Milton Hankins August 24, 2021 at 9:24 PM Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Lasaad.

Kohava Ray August 24, 2021 at 6:57 PM Simple and yet, or I should say that's why the residue of the woman's feeling is left in me heavily... L Milton Hankins August 24, 2021 at 9:24 PM Thank you so much, Kohava Ray.

Regina Mcintosh August 24, 2021 at 6:09 PM I've been a server, both at home and work. This is wonderfully insightful. God bless you. Love, Gina L Milton Hankins August 24, 2021 at 9:23 PM Thank you so much, Gina. Yes, so many servers are trapped by circumstances.