by Marianne M.
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February 15, 2006

Buying Squash

December 30, 2007 02:20 PM EST (Updated: December 30, 2007 07:00 PM EST)
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Buying Squash

by Marianne McNamara

 

I saw her at Cub three days before Christmas,

looking for black-green scalloped winter squash,

no different from any other busy woman

heading home after a long day.

It comforts me to know this about her.

Nothing pretentious about buying vegetables.

This woman monitors my blood pressure,

sent me for a mammogram when I discovered a lump.

She's the real thing, my doctor; a wife and mother,

her life a constant juggle to find the right balance

between career and family. I like this homely side of her.

 

 

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Comments: 13

Jim Ross Dec 30, 2007, 3:50pm EST
A person to be treasured, indeed, Marianne--and you have done so delightfully.
Jo C. Dec 30, 2007, 4:38pm EST
Very nice, Marianne.
Marie J. R. Dec 30, 2007, 8:02pm EST
talk about a Blessing!!! HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR my dear,,,
ness m. Dec 31, 2007, 4:16am EST
So true a lovely poem
Kimber L. Dec 31, 2007, 2:26pm EST
that is so sweet! I love it!
Rita j. Dec 31, 2007, 6:12pm EST
very good
☃ Aunt Shanny Jan 1, 2008, 12:36pm EST
What a unique perspective! I love this, Marianne.
Kimi L. Jan 1, 2008, 4:55pm EST
This was very sweet poem. :)
queen.susan . Jan 4, 2008, 2:28pm EST
I enjoyed reading this.
Thanks for sharing your verse.
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Charli Mills Mar 13, 2008, 5:35pm EDT
One of those at-the-end-of-a-day glimpses into the lives of others we somehow think are different, but discover that we are truly alike in simple ways. Great poem!

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