Unbreakable

Saxon Crow

Up with the dawn she's awake yet again
Preparing herself for the day ahead
The kids, still asleep she enjoys the feeling of quiet
She treasures the library moment wrapped up in soft cotton wool
Until it's time to blend dreams and reality
She washes herself and puts on her face 
Make up hiding the lines around her eyes
She prepares the food in the well used kitchen 
An organised mess any mechanic would be proud of
Then once more into the breach she goes
Deep breath in and
"Time to get up!" is her battle cry
"Breakfasts ready". 
The pounding of feet can be heard from above
Like the sound of war drums before the advance 
Then in come her precious yapping hyenas 
Straight to the table, the breakfast devoured
"Wash your face. Comb your hair. Clean your teeth. Your homework is where?!
We're going to be late! It's time to go.  Please don't fight. Why are you always  so slow?!" 
And so the mantra goes on and on
A tuneless melody well versed in pros
Then finally in the car off they set
To a different jungle in this big wide world
The pack then dropped off to learn God knows what
She is treated to another moment of blissful solitude
Then off to another school to teach a different menagerie.


And i would love to know how she does it day in day out? 
Kids, job, home, a life to carve out. 
To me she encapsulates lioness, so strong and so proud
I could never be as full of perseverance or so calm
I bet God, if there is a God, watches on in awe and fear. 
Because this woman, this mother, is
Relentlessly unbreakable and forever giving in a world full of take

 

 

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  • Goldfinch60

    Wonderful words and so true in many cases SC.

    Andy

    • Saxon Crow

      Thanks GF. Then there's the other side of the coin but that's another poem!

    • orchidee

      A fine write SC. Yes, and even more so if a single parent, as you say.

      • Saxon Crow

        Yes, she is. I guess this could be a homage to all single parents.

        Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      • L. B. Mek

        a wonderful dedication/depiction
        thanks for sharing

        • Saxon Crow

          Youre most welcome. And thank you for reading it.

        • Doggerel Dave

          An amazing tribute to someone who will never get adequate recognition. And there are many such women. They will never get honours in the Queen's Birthday list, but at least one has you in her corner.

          • Saxon Crow

            Thanks Dave. It's true there are so many unsung heroes in everyday life. It always gives me hope that we arent always that bad.

          • dusk arising

            Such a fine knowing tribute to motherly love and committment.
            "Relentlessly unbreakable and forever giving -
            in a world full of take"
            Incredibly well chosen final words

            into my favourites for sure

            • Saxon Crow

              Thanks Dusk. Im glad you enjoyed it. Mums rule!

              • Saxon Crow

                Except that thatcher lady of course.

              • Jayasree

                That's a beautiful poem. A tribute to a mother and home maker 🙂

              • Laura🌻

                Saxon Crow,

                As awesome tribute
                to an awesome mum!👏🏻

                Laura🌻

                • Saxon Crow

                  Thanks Laura

                  • Laura🌻

                    You’re welcome! ☺️

                  • SureshG

                    and to a woman, a mother, a teacher, a home maker and multitudes of other professions, I say OLAY!!!!!!
                    Thank you for this post

                  • Jerry Reynolds

                    Good write, S.C.
                    Great tribute to a pro.

                    • Saxon Crow

                      Thanks Jerry 🙂



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