ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

Went to the WA Bush poets muster last night in Perth, and sat having a good chat with Terry afterwards - must have done something for me, 'cause wrote this on the way home today - don't know where it came from tho!! Just need to convert these little prods to something worthwhile now!!!

A Mothers Work
© Irene Conner 07.09.12

I’ve been a worker all my life;
I’ve been a mother and a wife.
I’ve juggled sports for ev’ryone –
it’s kept me busy, on the run.

I’ve worked long hours to lighten loads
when workmates walk down troubled roads.
I’ve carted children here and there
while their lives flow without a care.

I’ve picked up drunken men from pubs
and carted ice for esky tubs.
I’ve been a sounding board for all;
when trouble strikes then I stand tall.

I’ve worried when the cash runs low,
and through life trials that ebb and flow.
I’ve been a confidante for kids,
and searched in vain for lunchbox lids.

I’ve been a nurse through long, dark nights
and refereed kids many fights,
and been accountant in the home;
the worry-wart when children roam.

I’ve been to meetings, busy bees –
from digging holes to planting trees;
have soothed the egos easy frayed
of those who work but don’t get paid.

I’ve sorted clothes thrown on the floor,
and done the wash – to find there’s more!
And spent long hours in kitchen heat;
been told “That isn’t what I eat!”

I lay my head in weariness
and dream of Mothers’ sweet caress,
‘til through the dreams I wake to see
more mother tasks that wait for me!

Enjoyed it Irene. So true, but we would'nt change a thing, would we-would we?

Great to have you back.

Cheers
Sue

...simple but excellent as usual Irene....even a hard working bloke like me will have to admit you sheilas will generally round us up in the work stakes...

A mother's work is never done is it Irene? Good to see you writing again,

Heather

"G'day" Irene.
Reminds me of me Mum, me dear wife and my eldest sister Irene (deceased).
Ta.
Jim

Hi Irene I have already commented on this; It's a really nice poem, very well written and I enjoyed reading it.

Terry

as Maxwell Smart would say...." and loving it "

Well done Irene.