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