Woman's Lot Poem by Adeline Foster

Woman's Lot

Rating: 4.8


~ Woman's Lot

A woman's is a sorry lot,
As many a one would say;
We do so many, many things
Invisible each day.
Our hearts grow heavy with the load
Of success that's been ignored.
'Impossible, ' you men would cry,
'Why time has not been made
For us to go a-looking
For all the things you say,
For us to find those little things
And praise you to the sky.'
But that is not what we would ask
Although it sounds that way:
For if you'd see the good we do
Each time that you are here,
The many things that never show
Won't be so hard to bear.
But if you're always finding fault
And never see the good
We say it isn't worth it
To please him if we could.
And soon we won't admit our faults
For that's already done
By men who've watched and counted
Every little one.

Monday, July 13, 2009
Topic(s) of this poem: humor,poem
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Anthony Foster 23 July 2009

I can hear and I love you but do not nag because I love you. I know I am fascinated and in awe of what you women achieve and women generally This is how I feel, us men owe you a debt which can only be repaid in love and understanding.

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Loved your rhyme and flow throughout this thoughtful poem. I know women can find it difficult as so many men are almost impossible to please. I hope your get some male poets to read this poem from a woman's point of view. Fortunately, it doesn't affect me. Great writing. 10 Karin Anderson

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Dr Antony Theodore 23 August 2015

We do so many, many things Invisible each day. Our hearts grow heavy with the load Of success that's been ignored. it is so real. all that a woman does is often ignored. she earns for a praise and a loving word and a kiss and a caress. well written.

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Adeline Foster 17 June 2014

Yes Bri typos do happen, even to a dyed in the wool grammar teacher. Have you read mine – Yes I Know – Adeline

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Khairul Ahsan 07 September 2013

Liked the poem. Quite agree with you.10/10. But, 'And soon we won’t admit our faults For that’s already done By men who’ve watched and counted Every little one., ' Isn't perhaps the right way!

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J.b. Lebuert 25 February 2012

I was looking for A mother's chair - that you mentioned, but to no avail - I did find this which is another awesome, true, but sad tale though - you inspired me to write one that you inspired - if you get a chance read - Your Poetry - I gave this one another 10 - I do think there should be an eleven cattegory for your poetry though - I've never read such a collection of great poems by anyone - AND I TRULY MEAN THAT! ! ! ! WRITE ON MISS ADELINE

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Nivedita Bagchi SPC UK 18 July 2010

‘Women Lot’…is a different poetry…women keep their ‘she-thumbs’ up to keep galvanized emotionally…but male dominated societery...well all you know… a must read for men…congrats for sharing… Ms. Nivedita UK 10/10

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Adeline Foster

Adeline Foster

Instructor of poetry, Hagerstown, MD
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