A Mother’s Role

This paper does not have to be an A paper, I am completely okay with a B. I’m not the strongest writer and am pressed for time. I started with my topic -A Mother’s Role- from the poem Marks by Linda Pastan. Basically how the mother of the household is undervalued by her husband and children…Thanks in advance.

Marks

My husband gives me an A
for last night’s supper,
an incomplete for my ironing,
a B plus in bed.
My son says I am average,
an average mother, but if
I put my mind to it
I could improve.
My daughter believes
in Pass/Fail and tells me
I pass. Wait ’til they learn
I’m dropping out.

Linda Pastan