Workin'Woman Blues

Aching feet
Legs feel like sticks
Back and shoulders 
Need a fix.

Hands arthritic,
Can't take the cold
Workin' too hard
And gettin' old.

Too tired body
Depletes my mind
Devastated by
The daily grind

Here comes Thursday
Friday's best
Thankful for
A weekend rest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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June 20, 2016 at 11:20 PM
Catherine French, Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words. Keep sharing and writing poetry. ~SKAT~
Joe Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 11:25 AM
I like this. The simplicity of it provides the poem with a sense of pathos. The rhyme structure is spot on and well constructed. the obvious rhymes ('mind' - 'grind', 'cold' - 'old') may seem cliche but I think that the cliches are given a new leash of life in this poem. The title is great and understates the meloc feel of the poem.
Christian Avatar
April 15, 2009 at 10:08 AM
aww great poem I think we all love the wek ends to unwind, I play christian music and relax i think wer all look forwatrd tot he week ends. god bless from diane
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