Did you notice?

Did you notice?

Just a Spanish Island and me

And two ducks catching fish in the sea.

Late night litter in the in the sand

By uncaring humans on this lovely land.

But did you stop to notice her

Working quietly as so not to stir?

Adding junk to her collection

Helps to avoid some cross infection.

The steps, the floors all waste free -

Made it safer for you and me.

Devoid of any loose debris;

Gone are the cups of dregs from tea.

All stone’s uncovered, not too dusty,

Smells of sweet scent, never musty.

Ashtrays emptied, stairs are swept,

Towels replaced when our feet got wet.

Cleaned, polished, wiped, made beds,

Under burning sun while we rest our heads.

Thoroughly spoilt, rested and pampered -

Ensured we got our picnic hampers!

All around and across our nations

Reduces risks of contamination

But did you see her?

The relentless toiling of a maid and cleaner.

Copyright Linda Lawrence

16^th August 2012

With memories of Majorca and the sea all to myself...