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Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

0 posted 2000-05-25 06:44 PM


Who keeps the house spotless and clean?
Who feeds the entire household and wild birds as well?
Who makes this house a home?
A place where the pretense of happiness dwells?

Who keeps the yard bearable?
Who cares for it regardless of the weather?
Who mows and weed eats and does many other chores?
Who trims the vines when they grow too close together?

Who raises this child as best she can?
Imparting life's stepping stones?
Who teaches him right from wrong?
Who sets the tone?

I run this little corner of the world,
Without me it would fall apart,
There'd be such a mess, no feed to eat,
And you've known this from the start.

To say I am irresponsible in any way at all,
Is so damned unfair,
To say I let any of us down,
Makes you again the clown.

Let's look again shall we?
Who doesn't play enough?
Who doesn't do his share of the load?
Who isn't so manly and tough?

Who focuses on the wrong,
Forgetting the things that come first
Who lives his life,
Like an ongoing curse?

It is not I!!!  I do my job and so much more,
I scrimp and save for months to make my son's birthday so special,
I make beauty out of nothing,
Gifts so little seem magical.

I doubt you will ever realise,
All that I achieve,
So many of my friends say 'How do you manage?'
They can hardly believe.

So I AM responsible, much more so than you care to be,
I am independant, thoughtful and generous,
Something you still have to achieve,
I am the glue, the foundation of this family.

Responsibility is my middle name,
I hope one day you can say the same........




 I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn.....
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)



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SpitFire
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since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396

1 posted 2000-05-25 08:36 PM


~Wow Isis,...here's a pat on the back for that one,....actually make that a high five!!!  You are strong and dedicated and RESPONSIBLE.  You are more than that...to so many, probably more than you'll ever know.  *Take care.
Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
2 posted 2000-05-25 08:46 PM


Thanks Spitfire for the pat on the back!!  
It is frustrating when hurtful things are said, that are so far from the truth!!

 I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn.....
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)



SEA
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with you
3 posted 2000-05-25 10:27 PM


Isis~ Who ever said "sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me" should be smaked in the kisser!! (haha) I know these words very well...having someone say something hurtful even when you know it isn't true doesn't take the sting away. You are such a wonderful lady.... keep smiling! All of us here think you are wonderfull!   -SEA
Sven
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since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937
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4 posted 2000-05-26 12:55 PM


WOW

Forgive me for using the vernacular here but Isis,

YOU GO GIRL!!!!  LOL    

This is a great poem. . . I know exactly where you're coming from. . . have heard it from many people many times myself. . .

Excellent. . .

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 That which gives light must endure burning
--Victor Frankl


Joel the wolf
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since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333
Angels Camp
5 posted 2000-05-26 02:39 AM


Yes words can hurt, so much.
It takes just one at the right time, to build or kill, an idea or a heart.
very well expressed. kid.
keep it up.

Joel.


 I howl a mournful song, that echos within my chambered heart, for all to read? nay for all to feel.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
6 posted 2000-05-26 06:41 AM


A very nice statement of fact poem...I have to agree with you on this one Isis.  Thats the way I see it.  Yeah...stand up for yourself...don't let any one twist the truth around.   James
Isis
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since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland
7 posted 2000-05-26 07:11 PM


Thankyou my friends  

 I'll tell you this...... No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn.....
~Isis~
(Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit)



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