lady bountiful plants flowers
in gardens where they are never watered
deludes herself she has friends
tolerates indifferent behaviour because
she is so nice
the quintessential honey pot to buzzing free loaders
tires of her role as spear carrier of last resort
precariously balancing on the lowest rung
of the pecking order of importance
after many years of service
last on the list - last page in the address book
finally removes her t shirt logo
'mine is to give'
she will find a lot more time
to tend her own flowers
sit amongst her own roses
have a tea party with herself
and enjoy good company
(her own)
Mid week Motif - Poets United
There comes a time when indifference seeks in. Your subject is wise to treat herself fine.
ReplyDeleteLady Bountiful. I love that! I'm going to start calling myself that, in my head. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope your girl realizes that it's a positive if she becomes her own best friend.
Very wise I have been there and have put it perfectly into words
ReplyDeleteHow important is "me" time for whetever we do, how much we care for others, we must still be able to sit back and be yourself and enjoy that too.
ReplyDeleteLoss is theirs who were indifferent to her. She'll have good time with herself. A nice take on the theme.
ReplyDeleteShe will be fine ....others have lost something precious... a different take and thought provoking about how to balance!!
ReplyDeleteA simple message well delivered. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, Rall. She will find a quiet peace in her own company and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, does this ever speak to me. I had to move some distance from my former life in order to carve out some space for myself, LOL. The peace and spaciousness is quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a tale. In the end only she will know the truth of it.
ReplyDeleteAnd I guess someone should comment on the implied but not-quite-stated: the crucial importance of SELF-respect.
DeleteGlad she finally woke up!
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