Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HOUSEWIFE, by LEXIE DEAN ROBERTSON Poet's Biography First Line: There is a certain quiet joy Last Line: I find that god has come. Subject(s): Housewives | ||||||||
THERE is a certain quiet joy That comes with tasks well done About a simple cottage home From dawn till setting sun. Blue china, steaming hot from suds, And pies, fresh-baked, in rows, Crisp ruffled curtains laundered white That beckon when wind blows. The kitchen floor is scrubbed and clean, The polished windows shine, And bits of blue come peeping through Where morning glories twine. And everywhere the pleasant noise Of happy childhood's play To lift the heart and turn the soul Half consciously to pray. And as I go from room to room To order each with care I wish that in such homelikeness Some kindly guest could share. Then on my stoop at eventide When I take time to sum The blessings that the day has brought I find that God has come. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...OCCUPATION: HOUSEWIFE by PHYLLIS MCGINLEY GOODWIFE PLAYING THE VIRGINALS; AFTER A PAINTING BY DE WITTE by ELAINE TERRANOVA WASHING-DAY by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD I STOP WRITING THE POEM by TESS GALLAGHER THE FARMER'S BRIDE by CHARLOTTE MEW THE YOUNG HOUSEWIFE by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS A CHANT OF MY BELOVED by LEXIE DEAN ROBERTSON |
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