When a woman tells you
she's tired
she does not need you
to suggest
that she rest more
as if when she rises
there will be less
for her to champion
A woman's body may be
still with slumber
but her spirit
is always on the clock
covering every neglected post
Simultaneously cleaning up
and enduring
trauma
sometimes freshly spilled
most times unhealed
hers and the world's
always the world's first
She'd love to "do her"
but she's consumed with
being the question
and the answer
sunshine and nourishment
cup half empty
flickering pilot light
the problem
when she takes too long
delivering the solution
When a woman tells you
she's tired
what she really means
is lean in
to your prowess
instead of piling
all your weight
onto her scales
forcing her off balance
toppling her to the floor
to her knees
in tears
and prayer
Your shift
begins now
Gather supplies
revisit the free training
she provides you daily
show her you understand
the assignment
and get
to work
©2025 Charlene E. Green
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