Working Maws Committed to the Cause

Never is my house clean enough.

Sometimes I drink too much wine.

Always I am hopeful.

Never do I cross everything off my to do list.

Sometimes the weans eat too many fish fingers.

Always I show up, always I am there.

Never does the fight end.

Sometimes I feel imposter syndrome.

Always I fight for what is right.

Never does my head hit the pillow without my conscience in clear check.

Sometimes, if all else fails, I just go in and shout.

Always will I find a way to fight what's unfair.

Never do the plates stop spinning.

Sometimes I feel Maw guilt.

Always feels like I’m wingin’ it…

Just like other working maws committed to the cause.

Written by Lorna Glen, Unite the Union