~ 'Ode to a Single Mother' ~ and a Happy Mother's Day to all the DU Moms!

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Ode to a Single Mother

She's fixer of sinks
and drier of tears
Anxious, yet valiant
allayer of fears.

She works a full day
Commutes home, and then
She works another
full-time job, again.

She's master accountant
And counselor, too
She sets aside worries
to listen to you.

There's laundry and cooking
and cleaning to do.
Homework, then bathtime
A story or two.

She's finder of toys
And righter of wrongs.
She's busy. She's tired.
She's lonely. She's strong.

When the day is done,
The kids safely in bed,
No energy's left
for the thoughts in her head.

She turns them all off
along with the lights.
Crawls under covers -
Gives in to the night.

Before the rise of the sun
She be up and back to it.
There's no other option
No one else to do it.

If you, too, know this woman
(she goes by many names)
Applaud her, she belongs to
no ascribed hall of fame.

But a tacit sisterhood,
Arduous like no other,
Of extraordinary women
Also know as Single Mothers.

Written by Tamara Sue Appelman, Butyoudontlooksick.com, © 2006

After the Republicans voted against Mother's Day in the House, I was afraid everyone was anti-Mother.

:hug:

I was one for a while, and know many...

days.. work, work, work.

ON EDIT: Wouldn't change one precious moment for any empty house with less mess.

So, I wanted to give them a little something extra special today.

Happy Mother's Day!

My hubby and I work a lot of opposites to make the household work.. On those days, I really feel for single parents who don't get the break.

I have worked serving single moms for years, and then adopted a 9 year old. People have asked me the hardest part of parenthood, and my answer is always being a single mom. I had served single moms for years, and had no idea of the loneliness involved and the strength required. And many single moms have it so much harder. I have family in the area. I work in a job where I could bring my daughter to work when needed, or where I could take sick time to meet her needs without risking my job. "She's lonely. She's strong." is what brought the tears.

And when I left campus after dropping my daughter off for her first year of college she gave me two gifts. That night when I opened them, I remembered again why this is the best thing I've ever done. She gave me two mugs. One said, "Griz Mom." The other said, "Griz Dad." I love that kid.

I was/am a single Mother too, so I know what you mean. I didn't plan to be a single Mom, but divorce made it so.
It was a lonely, tough and exhausting job when they were little but it got easier as they got older and matured.
They're all grown up now... only one at home.

Happy Mother's Day, wellstone dem! :hug:

So, Thanks!! :D

I'm sure you've 'mothered' someone at some point! ;)

from a single mother.

and happy mothers day

Happy Mother's Day to you too!

and thank you for that. And thank you to my kids for always being so terrific when I didn't always make the right decisions, I love You.
Happy Mother's Day to everyone whether they are single or not
:hug: :hi:

I hope you have a great day today! :hug:

And as a single mother, it brought tears
to my eyes.

Thank you so much!

Happy Mother's Day, my friend.

:D :pals:

It's a hard job but also a good one!

I didn't mean to make you cry though! :D

Happy Mother's Day, Kajsa! :pals:

I hope you have a wonderful day today!

I hope you have a wonderful day, too.

:hug: