A Prayer for Womanhood
God, give each true good woman
Her own small house to keep
No heart should ache with longing
No hurt should go too deep
Grant her age-old desire
A house to love and sweep
Give her a man beside her
A kind man, and a true
And let them work together
And love, a lifetime through
And let her mother children
As gentle women do
Give her a shelf for dishes
And a shining box for bread
A white cloth for her table
And a white spread for her bed
A shaded lamp at nightfall
And a row of books much read
God, let her work with laughter
And let her rest with sleep
No life can truly offer
A peace more sure and deep
God, give each true woman
Her own small house to keep
~Grace Noll Crowell
Oh, thank you for sharing this! Grace Noll Crowell is one of my favorite poets. I have a small collection of her books that are autographed, as my Great Aunt had met and known her during the early half of the last century. Her words have always brought me such encouragement. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteP.S. And I recognize books by Gladys Tabor there on your desk also! I have loved her writing for years too. Thank you for bringing me such sweet memories and joy tonight.
ReplyDeletethat was lovely!! Like something right out of the 1800s!!
ReplyDeleteI loved this prayer and it is exactly what I want for me. Thank you Peggy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful prayer and poem, thank you for your writing and sharing xx
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