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Basket, Bag Or Hamper

The hamper of my youth was built Into the bathroom wall. You got undressed and tossed your clothes Next to the shower stall. When I left home, a laundry bag Held items for the wash, As much as in a canvas sack Your arms could cram or squash. Today a wicker basket Is where clothing sits and waits ‘Til the day it’s overflowing ‘Cause of what accumulates. Be it basket, bag or hamper, Take a glance and you’ll know when You must empty out the contents Just to fill it once again.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 5/17/2015 5:46:00 PM

Ah, if only we didn't wear clothes! On second thought, we'd still have to wash, wouldn't we? You have a skill at writing about domestic matters. Enjoyed. / M

Jan Allison

Date: 5/15/2015 1:57:00 AM

I don't mind doing the washing - very simple compared to the days my mum did it and the machines were so antiquated - she even had a mangle to squeeze the water out of the clothes lol - those were the days! Hugs Jan xx

David Meade

Date: 5/14/2015 9:49:00 PM

I actually like doing the laundry -- I just hating folding clothes. I read that rolling clothes saves room in your drawers -- I might try that!! 7

Robert Johnson

Date: 5/14/2015 8:12:00 PM

Laundry is an endless chore, you hope just once a week. But often times it's by day five that things begin to wreak. A tisket, a tasket. I need another basket. It's almost enough to make you yearn to lay down in your casket. :) P. S. My laundry doesn't really stink that soon or at all. ;/ P.P.S. Towels need to hang to dry before joining the party. :)