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This poem evokes a deep sense of exhaustion and relentless responsibility, illustrating the overwhelming burdens faced by the speaker, presumably a woman. The lines "I've got the children to tend / The clothes to dry / The floor to mop" convey the endless nature of domestic tasks. The repetition of these duties—"The food to shop / Then the chicken to fry / The baby to dry"—emphasizes the ceaseless cycle of work. Furthermore, the speaker’s plight extends beyond household chores to broader societal roles, as shown in "Then see about the sick / And the cotton to pick," suggesting a historical context of labor, possibly linked to the experiences of African American women. Despite the grueling workload, the plea in the concluding lines, "Shine on me, sunshine / Rain on me, rain / Fall softly, dewdrops / And cool my brow again," reveals a yearning for relief and solace, underscoring the speaker's resilience and hope amidst relentless toil.