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Labor of Love |
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dovesongs Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 102Michigan |
LABOR OF LOVE With a grumble from my mouth, a feeling of distaste, I pick up my rag, HOUSEWORK... I really hate! To our bedroom I go, the first room to clean, Dust off the bed, it shines to a sheen, I recall when the bedroom set arrived, It was Grandmother's, many years it has survived. I lovingly think of all the tickles we had, The laughter, the love in good times and bad. The dresser is next, this jewelry box I received, From my small children's hands many years ago I perceived. I recall the expectant pride and love in their eyes as they gave me this gift, what a wonderful surprise. As I move on, cleaning rooms one by one, Gifts that were given can measure love by the ton. A mirror from Mom decorates the hall, Angels handmade, bought, large and small, Are displayed proudly on the shelf near the door, Each bring memories of love evermore. An hour, then two slides quickly away, How did I not notice the time slip astray. The frown has gone, replaced by my smile, Our home is shining clean for a while. My labor of love is finished for now. The next time I feel sad and lonely somehow, I will pick up my dust rag and clean up my house, And remember I am loved, by my family and spouse. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Wow ... what a thought ... I'll bet if we all pick up dust rags and roll up our sleeves, each of us could find an inspiration or two worth writing about. Rex |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
That was very nicely written~ Reminds me of how I clean~ Takes me hours, due to reminiscing~ Marie~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is so sweet, and it is truly a labor of love Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a wonderful way to look at a task most wouldn't look at this way  |
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dovesongs Member
since 2000-01-29
Posts 102Michigan |
Thank you all for your nice comments. I really appreciate you taking the time to read it. I look forward to reading more of your work and perhaps building some new friendships in here. Bless you all. Anita |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Anita, I've been putting off cleaning, but you make cleaning house sound so nice, I can't wait to get home and clean. ~Gene |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Love makes any labor worth the effort!! This is lovely, Anita! Denise |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
You sure made house labor sound inspiring. Good work! Nathan |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
The things we do for love are all rewarded in the end!!! Wonderful poem!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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