Servant Girl

Look down, love, here I am
Kneeling low before your feet
This lady's here for all you need
To hold you up when you are weak

I try not to walk in front of you
So as not to block your way
I stand beside you, loyal servant,
Keep those with bad intent at bay

I'm a pedestal for your feet
When you're too weary to stand alone
No matter if hurt, or tired, or sore
For its your place that I call home

Look down, love, here I am
Fighting to do all that you ask
Putting myself aside as best I can
Covering me up with an iron mask

I'm a pillar for you to lean on
Whenever things for you get rough
And though I try so very hard
It seems I'm never good enough

I don't know how to make you see
That for your smile, I'd give my all
Your lady is ready to sacrifice
Herself to break your fall

Look down, love, here I am
Kneeling low beneath your feet
Giving everything I have
In hopes you'll someday notice me

Reviews

[Tina Kline]

This is rather painful and sad. The woman giving her all and never being noticed for it. A powerful write and I like it.

[Norma M Sutton]

This is beautiful and troubling. Great write.

[Jenny Nelson]

Another beautiful piece. I love the line "Look down, love, here I am." It seems so often we do give our all to so many, but yet they don't bother to acknowledge. Well done.

[Coyote Poetry]

A gentle and beautiful poem. I don't know what a Servant woman would feel? The feel of this poem is of a willing and content woman willing to take care of someone very lucky. A outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Ruth]

Nicely structured hon, this is a beautiful poem
This is a heart that gives, time to receive!
xx

[Miss Coral]

Great piece- each stanza is simply stated, just laid out, but carries a great deal of emotion behind it. The only thing, *hope* in the last line. Excellent job. :)

[Undying Glory]

absolutely awesome, and i agree with Zeitgeist_Manifesto. rest assured, your sacrifices are never in vain. we really take people like maids, butlers and such for granted, and always forget what they do for us. so touching

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This type of loyalty should be rewarded with the entire world. It hurts to see it not be enough. It's a sad thing to see a person of such dedication surrender their individuality for a life they understand is bigger than themself, to be forced to sacrifice even more through an environment of dehumanization. I can't believe that some people believe that this seemingly nonexistent display of commitment is their right by birth. I was sincerely touched. This poem has given me a message to evaluate my life and make sure the people that support me receive my appreciation for them being there. Thank you for this wisdom.

[Nianque]

A lot people will be able to relate to this poem. I notice you ! :) It has a lovely flow and speaks to me. You love deep !