Reading the news by the midnight oil
Her mind finally engaged and aware
This was her time for her own mind
~
The crinkling noise inspired reflection
Eager to learn and use her numbing mind
Reading the news by the midnight oil
~
Her days filled with service to her family
Catering to their every want and desire
Her mind finally engaged and aware
~
Mother always told her a woman’s place
But she was smart and now she knew it
This was her time for her own mind
~~~~
© Carol Campbell 2015
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this is reminds me so much of my mother! She’d read at night and woe to anyone who interrupted that sacred time for anything short of a life threatening injury! 🙂
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Lol. I remember my mom too. It was a nightly ritual in many homes! Thank you!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I do love any of the forms that use repetition as a structural device. The effect of the repeated lines suits the content of your poem, as they are the critical three.
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I like repetition too! Exploring the forms of poetry is challenging and fun! Thank you!
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we all need a little down time, and someone in charge of a household, what a full-time job!! I’d recommend some herbal tea just to make her private time sweeter. maybe hubby could even rub her feet. Great repetition.
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Great piece
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