Invisible Ink

The House Wife

Her job begins before the sun rises

She gets up and starts her day

She creates, making breakfast for her children

She wears a shining smile as she watches us eat the food she toiled over

Though a thank you does not escape our lips

She can tell that we were content

For her job is thankless or at least the work she does needs no thanks

She loves to watch you grow knowing that her love has helped you do so

The sickening thud of the laundry in the basket calls for her attention for an hour or more

Washing, drying, and then folding just for them to come back stained

Your work is not done because it is nearly noon and once again you must prepare food for those she loves

After she cooks she cleans the floor two times maybe more

And she wipes the counters thrice

And she sits only to stand moments later

The sound of a child crying has her out the door in moments

Caring for the child even though her work piles up all the higher

Watching her struggle makes me feel dizzy

Yet no one else can fulfill her tasks

Nor does she hate doing what she loves

For she is raising her sons and daughters

To work hard and care for others

Anyone who sits at her table is family

And she blushes with enjoyment as she watches you eat happily

Only to be left with a mountain of dishes seconds later

No job in the world is as important than hers

Just watch her work!

Her job isn't even over yet

She still has dinner to make and children to tuck in for the night

This may perhaps end at twilight

Unless she is called to help another

She doesn't care about herself and always puts you first

Too bad you realize it only when you grow to leave her side

Try thanking her before you recognize too late

For your Mother brought you into this life

She shared her wisdom and insight

Did it go unnoticed like her work?

She isn't just a housewife she is also a Mother

And to her, that is all that matters.