Photo by  Ivan Samkov

Housewife and Mother

Not enough time
to bake and cook,
play a game or
read that book.

Not enough time
to do the mending,
ironing, laundry,
chores unending.

Not enough time
to teach home school,
clean the house, and 
enforce the rules. 

“Not enough time!”
my constant song,
though I know
this focus, wrong. 

Plenty of time
for self-control,
as I live out
my maternal role!

Plenty of time
to encourage, pray,
even though 
I’m busy all day.

Plenty of time 
to kiss and bless
creativity in the
midst of mess!

Plenty of time
to laugh and smile,
to be an example
all the while.

Just a few things
must get done, like
loving and honoring
God’s only Son. 

© 2015 gratefulsue

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