Her Will by Sally
Lonely words on doorstep the day he walked away.
Left behind a shattered woman, two children out at play.
Which way to turn? She pondered as the night grew darker still.
A withy woman she was not, yet, had to find the will.
Sidewalk beneath her footsteps. each day a search for work.
Had to find a way to live - could not remain a clerk.
Cashed in the life insurance to attend the school at night.
Never would she give up - no, not without a fight.
Now, a nurse at thirty, she's made their house a home.
Proud of her accomplishments and doing it on her own.
Two children, steady, strong are they, she takes with her great joy.
The love and faith of three - the one did not destroy.
Left behind a shattered woman, two children out at play.
Which way to turn? She pondered as the night grew darker still.
A withy woman she was not, yet, had to find the will.
Sidewalk beneath her footsteps. each day a search for work.
Had to find a way to live - could not remain a clerk.
Cashed in the life insurance to attend the school at night.
Never would she give up - no, not without a fight.
Now, a nurse at thirty, she's made their house a home.
Proud of her accomplishments and doing it on her own.
Two children, steady, strong are they, she takes with her great joy.
The love and faith of three - the one did not destroy.
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Although this is not my personal story, my life reflects this situation slightly. I've known women who've had to go through this and I admire them so much.
I was talking to a friend of mine who struggled to make it on her own with her babies and she did a remarkable job. Single parenthood is difficult, to say the least - for both women and men.
I was talking to a friend of mine who struggled to make it on her own with her babies and she did a remarkable job. Single parenthood is difficult, to say the least - for both women and men.
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a single mother of two i also went through a very tuff time this hit home for me i also am a nurse - rhonda |
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I found this poem to be very good, what a great lady this person is. - Sarah |
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I can really relate to this heartfelt expresional poem having experienced something very simular - Rebeakh |
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This remarkable poem describes my sister to such an extent that I am left wondering if she lives a second life as a poet and wrote this. She even has two kids and is a nurse. How she has struggled! The words of this poem ring true. - Jason |
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I love this poem. It does speak in the spirit that exists in each and everyone of us when our will is put to the test. You speak of all us single parents out there doing it on our own and keeping the dream alive. - Colette |
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Great poem, great truth! - Sandra |
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This is a beautiful poem. And definately shows your will to make a life for you and you childern. You are an inspiration to me and all that reads this. - Jeni |
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BEING A SINGLE PARENT OF TWO SONS I CAN RELATE. THE TOUCING POINT TAKEN "THE ONE DID NOT DESTROY", THIS SO OFTEN HAPPENS. WONDERFUL HEART FELT POEM - FERN |
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that poem was wonderful - tomie |
