She cries in the kitchen
Preparing her life's stew
She's never been chicken
To start her life anew
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I'm glad that you appreciate the humour in an otherwise sad poem. A presciption for excellent health and prosperity for you, my doctor/poet friend!
A beautiful poem that resonates with us. Liked how you presented this poem, Richard. Great rhyme, straightforward and touching.
Very happy that you like the presentation of it! THX so much for adding it to your favourites!
Happy that you like it, Rose Marie. THX so much for your positive constructive criticism. May The New Year resonate with positivity for you, My Poetess friend!
I think of my mother reading this, she holds back a dam of tears from all the years of pain. Beautiful work Richard!
Sorry to hear that about your mother. Maybe the poem would bring her some peace. THX for liking it enough to put into your favourites. The Happiest of New Years To You, Kevin!
May her tears of pain be flooded with tears of joy in The New Year! And yours, My Poet Friend!
Clever piece of writing. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Happy that you enjoyed the cleverness of the writing, Nosheen. I wish you much joy in The New Year, My Poetess Friend!