Standing in the middle of a muddy stream
No thought except that of the food this activity will produce
There are others behind, in front of and beside her
All experiencing their own… reality
Lost in their own mystery or is it misery
There is no time for idle conversation
No moments set aside for chit chat
Every moment, every movement accounted for
Restrictions and limitations
Standing in the middle of a muddy stream
toiling for the health and wellbeing of that which she carries in her womb