A Mother’s Quarantine Lament
April 23, 2020
Whether you are a mom who is parenting alone (like moms in Bridge of Hope) or a co-parenting mom, these are exhausting days. To mothers everywhere in these days of quarantine, we honor your work!
A Mother’s Quarantine Lament
By Rachel Applegate
exhausted
emotionally exhausted
mentally exhausted
what day is it? exhausted
school work negotiations exhausted
sibling fighting exhausted
wash your hands exhausted
six feet apart exhausted
masks and gloves exhausted
grocery shopping exhausted
another cup of coffee exhausted
stop touching each other exhausted
another show exhausted
is it bedtime yet? exhausted
I need quiet exhausted
another glass of wine exhausted
I need space (preferably more than six feet, kids)
exhausted
healthy
exhausted
loved
exhausted
grateful
exhausted
breathe in
exhausted
breathe out
exhausted
all will be well
exhausted
all will be well