Not Alone *** Revised, Villanelle Options

[Michelle]

Not Alone - Revised

My time is not my own
when siblings seek a hand.
I値l never be alone.

Our children always moan
for needs and wants expand;
my time is not my own.

My husband takes his throne,
his wish is my command:
I値l never be alone.

I use a soothing tone;
as Mother痴 wits disband.
My time is not my own

when friends decide to phone.
A party urged and planned:
I値l never be alone.


God痴 plan, once dim, now shown;
He gives where life demands.
My time is not my own--
I値l never be alone.




Not Alone

My time is not my own
when siblings seek a hand;
I値l never be alone.

The children always moan.
Their needs and wants expand.
My time is not my own.

My husband wears cologne;
we dance beside the band.
I値l never be alone.

I use a soothing tone
as Mother痴 wits disband.
My time is not my own.

When friends decide to phone
our barbeque is planned;
I値l never be alone.

His voice, once dim, has grown;
God speaks as life demands.
My time is not my own--
I値l never be alone.

[JLY]

Michelle,
Jim, Liz and Alan have given you much to dwell upon. I will defer to them about the poetic formulations.

I am more concerned about your message. I read this as someone with two concerns and for Mothers everywhere this really hits home. You lament the lack of time you have because of the demands of raising children, but then you rejoice the fact that you will never be alone because of the love and devotion of husband and friends.

It seems that you are speaking for Mother's everywhere in that the grand plan is to care for your children and you will in turn be loved forever more.

I enjoyed reading your perspective as you have set forth.

JLY