She Finally Rests Poem by Randy McClave

She is a full time mother and grandmother
And also a full time wife who holds on to another job,
She cleans her house and takes care of the pets like no other
Sadly though, she never has the time to sleep, or even to sob.
She is the one that pays the bills and cooks the dinner
And upon her feet all day, she gets quite tired and dizzy,
Literally of course she is not known as the breadwinner
So, she never has time for herself, for others she always stays busy.
She goes to her grandchildren recitals and games at the park
And she tends to her husband and their daughters wants and needs,
She then goes to her job, which she works at until after dark
Then when she is home, her husband has her pulling the garden weeds.
She deservingly yearns for a restful and peaceful sleep in her bed
But, she can't because of others needs, and wants, and protests,
Soon though she will be lying in her grave relaxed and dead
And on her gravestone it will read, "SHE NOW FINALLY RESTS".

Randy L. McClave