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Typical Housewife
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Typical Housewife |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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I recently got into a discussion with a lady had very negative views on being 'just a housewife'!I know that society doesn't look on it as a viable occupation, but there are still a lot of us who really enjoy our jobs at home, so for us, I write this verse... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ She's a typical housewife in so many ways There aren't enough hours in housewife-ing days It's early to rise, then it's past setting sun When the typical housewife is done... She may be a mother, or maybe she's not But she cares for and nurtures the family she's got If she earned weekly paychecks for all she can do She could outrank executives, too! For her cooking and cleaning, and housewifely chores For her washing, then ironing, and scrubbing the floors In her field, she's an expert and works on her own It's a skill, making house into home... So, here's to all housewives, (of which I am one) We can look back with pride when the long days are done And here's to our families, whom we love and adore To a typical housewife, there's no need for more! Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Glad to see you sunny! You could not have said it any better! ~ARH  love and hugs Open your eyes, open your mind, open your heart, let me come in and show you love.....~ARH |
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Youngatheart Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333 |
Bravo! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi ARH and it's good to see you too!!! Hope all is well with you, and yours...~S~ Hi Youngatheart, and thank you....~S~ Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
It always seems the ones that say "only a housewife",,have never been in those shoes,,not always,,but most times,,well written Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Love it! Typical housewife? NEVER! Great piece sunnyone. Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history! |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Amen!! Thumb's up to all housewives! *s |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 enjoyed this perspectivesince the job has to be done by someone anyway, best to make it fun, you can always pretend it's a rewarding executive job  cuz it is in many ways, isn't it? well done, Sunnyone |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Michelle, and you are SO right!!!! The person that used that phrase was married, but now happily on her own. To each his own, I suppose....thank you so much for your reply! ~S~ Hi EV2, and thank you! No, I guess 'typical' doesn't quite describe the job, does it?? Ha!! ~S~ Hi Chanson, and all thumbs up are gratefully accepted!!!! ~S~ Hi Midnitesun, and yes....there are so many rewards!! Thank you, my friend! ~S~ Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Being a boy, I truly am sooooooo proud of all the housewives out there who do so much and give for their families, and I also believe that every woman has the right to do what her heart tells her and is free to make her own choices! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, three cheers for housewives, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sunnyone, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ask anyone, and we would look at society today and demand that we got our "everyday housewife" back full force. Unfortunately, many of us have evolved into a "me first" society with a throw-away attitude of instant gratification and disposable chunks of change...so it takes $$$ for us to get to where we think we want to be, if there is a materialistic bone in our body. Too many toys. Brava, m'dear! Job will done! |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
This is great, Sunnyone. There is no more honorable position you can find anywhere... “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing Sunnyone...I suppose its natural to want the opposite or something different...the trick is to be satisfied where we our...James |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Boy, isn't this the truth. I remember those days. |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
LOL I was just having a debate with someone about this very subject an hour ago. Wish I would have had this poem! LOL great job "Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen." ~Leonardo da Vinci |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi Sunny, It's so good to see you!! I've been missing you and your cheery smile. And, this is a really true poem!! Heart hugs, my friend  Ethel |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Awww good for you Sunnyone I bet you have the nicest home on the block. And even if your home all day, it’s still hard to keep up with everything, and still have time to do something for yourself, like writing or reading etc... You hang in there, and stay just like you are Defending all the wonderful women of the world (and some stay at home father’s too) who do so much for their loved ones. And if any one says anything, hit ‘em upside the head with an old dishrag or something... That’ll get their attention, fast quick, and in a hurry, right... WoooHoo! lol  Take Care, Richy |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Hey great poem , I am one , so I understand LOL , I wrote one a few years ago about similar things titled "I only Have One Pair Of Hands " Hope |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Noah, and thank you for your support too!! Yes, I agree with you about freedom to choose, as we are all individuals, and what's right for some, is wrong for others!! ~S~ Hi Sunshine, and yes...what you said is so very true. A great man once said that the home was the strength of the society, and I agree. Everyone is so busy trying to make the buck that the foundation has become unstable! Thank you, sun-sis! ~S~ Hi El_Campeador, and thank you! I find that doing all the little things to make my home pleasant is very rewarding, and fulfilling! ~S~ Hi JamesMichael, and yes, it's just human nature to want what we don't have...I think the lady I had the discussion with really wished down deep that she could have her old life back. Sad, but true....thank you! ~S~ Hi Sue, and thank you! Sometimes those memories can be relived, and are so much better when the right person is there to help you.......~S~ Hi KristieSue...LOL...oh my, that's funny! Seems this is a debate that is pretty frequent these days, eh? Hope you won it! ~S~ Hi Ethel, and thank you! I just got a new synthesizer and have been really busy figuring it out and writing music. (In between keeping house, that is!) Lol...~S~ Hi Richy, and yes...there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to do all of my favorite things! You made a really valid point here, too, as there are a lot of househusbands out there who are giving their families a secure and loving home. Hats off to them, and thank you for making that point, too! ~S~ Hi Hope, and thank you!! Sometimes you just need to write about everyday life, and putting it into words, also puts it into perspective, right? Glad you enjoyed this one, too........~S~ Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I was almost missing being a housewife...thanks for smacking me out of it |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Sunny Just think if our husbands/significant others had to pay us a salary for being "just housewives". A housewife is the rock foundation of a home, and, as well as should be, #1 in the house. A housewife is the flour that keeps the whole thing cooking and running smoothly. Enjoyed Ariana |
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