The Humble Clothesline
What? You don't like to see my skivvies?
Ah, yes, the humble clothesline.
In my opinion, the most useful appliance in the household.
Politically Correct, Environmentally friendly,
utilizes sun and wind power.
No animals are harmed by its use.
No chemicals foul streams or farmland.
No toxic emissions leak from its usage.
It works best on high electricity usage days
without taking up a single kilowatt.
A confession: I hate housework
Which is why I write
to avoid housework.
Works like a charm.
Sorry, I'm writing today.
The only housework I enjoy is laundry.
Seeing a neatly folded pile of clothes
waiting to be put away gives me a sick thrill.
Even more so than kicking cats, I digress.
The mere feeling of being productive outdoors
by clamping little wooden pins on my laundry
makes me smile.
There is nothing sweeter than the smell of
a bed sheet fresh off the line.
It is an addiction. I know.
So far there is no group for it.
No initials.
No meetings with bad coffee and stale donuts.
It may seem out of date to some.
I'll continue hanging until I can't.
Until then, it's me and my clothesline.
Offended neighbors be damned!
About the Creator
Tina D'Angelo
I am a 70-year-old grandmother, who began my writing career in 2022. Since then I have published 6 books, all available on Barnes and Noble or Amazon.
BARE HUNTER, SAVE ONE BULLET, G-IS FOR STRING, AND G-IS FOR STRING: OH, CANADA
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Dear Tina ~ HaPpy New Year ~ You've so inspired me within the VillageBucket. - Just because you're not into Contests/Rewards Doesn't mean others don't enjoy your many eclectic offerings. Just As: - Just because you're not Christian Doesn't mean you don't believe in Santa. - Just because you like Vodka Doesn't mean you like Putin. - Just because you don't like Bagels/with Lox Doesn't make you Anti-Semitic - Just because you are not a big fan of Tattoo 'Art' slathered all over Doesn't make you Hate 'ART' - Just because you don't like Rap Music Doesn't make you a 'Racist' - And, just because you are only a Lawyer Doesn't make you totally ~ il - "Lit"- er - ate ~ ~ Some people just like You for You ~ JUST - Me - Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California 'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Village Community
Gosh I hate housework too! Like everything! If sleeping was a housework, I'd nail that, lol! I loved your poem!
“Seeing a neatly folded pile of clothes waiting to be put away gives me a sick thrill. Even more so than kicking cats, I digress.” LMAO Tina 🤣 This was a delightful ode
True, very true... I always look forward for summer where I can dry my clothes in the sun in clothesline.
Ah, the good old days when everyone knew what you wore for underwear. No fabric softener. You just put on those stiff, scratchy close and dealt with it. Good one, Tina!