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always

by Mary Frances Spencer

i am
mostly mother
winging the years
waging 2 childhoods

i am often wife
presenting foodstuff
dessert optional

i am
occasional yogini
ohming tibetan bowls
stretching
non-denominational dimensions

i am
always in touch
hands melting knots
mind streaming poetry
eyes open
to new viewing

heart spilling

guts
listening

11/24/2007

Author's Note: Wrote this today at the EUP workshop. Theme was to write about a woman or women, so since I am one...

Posted on 11/25/2007
Copyright © 2024 Mary Frances Spencer

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Kathleen Wilson on 11/25/07 at 06:40 AM

It's all true, and poetically spoken. I've seen her in action!!

Posted by Alison McKenzie on 11/25/07 at 04:16 PM

I marvel at how we define ourselves, and wonder if what we "do" is who we "are". I'm thinking lately it isn't so, and I'm thinking I'll know more when these things I "do" are no longer required of me. Then what will define me? The boundaries of my purpose will be nearly non-existent...will I become a spectre? Your work has added fuel to that already bubbling pot!

Posted by George Hoerner on 11/25/07 at 04:48 PM

"winging the years" and how they go. Faster ever than we wish. Very nice read!

Posted by Michelle Angelini on 11/25/07 at 08:18 PM

I love your response to the theme of women. The double meanings in your stanzas put a smile on my face. You've defined yourself not only as a woman, but in the roles you must adapt yourself to during your daily routine.
~Chelle~

Posted by Tony Whitaker on 11/26/07 at 09:32 AM

"...heart spilling
guts listening"
The emotion and imagery. Ausgezeichnete schriftlich!

Posted by Joe Cramer on 11/26/07 at 04:42 PM

Well done....

Posted by David Garner on 11/27/07 at 06:35 PM

i am mostly/ i am often/ i am occasional-- I love the beginnings of each of these stanzas

Posted by Ryan Nardi on 03/19/08 at 09:30 PM

There a great sense of openness, like a lake, lots of water. Your style is really effective here--sort of eastern, very calm and natural.

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