Day of Reckoning

One summer hot, 
clear day,
It was time to deal with dirty laundry.
In silence,
with a countenance of stone,
unrevealing deep emotions,
things of necessity were done.
She hung bleached-white sheets 
out on the line to dry,
then, turning to him,
her iron will broke,
storm clouds rose,
her eyes accused,
yet, all she could say was;
“Don’t leave.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Shango Avatar
February 7, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Excellent control, very balance description of the world outside that context the emotion. Good!
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February 3, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Congrats Virginia on your featured poem of the week on Soup..luv.. Linda-Marie..
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February 3, 2010 at 7:06 AM
Yes! unrequited love weakens one. Congrats on this selection. Love, daver
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February 2, 2010 at 3:45 PM
Congrats on the feature. I love the different levels of meaning. Touching. Happy Writing.
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February 2, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece. Rgds Janette
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February 1, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Many congratulations on your poetry being featured this week >> James
Rich Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 5:39 AM
Contrats to you on being featured by PoetrySoup this week. Keep pen and paper on hand & never say never! AR
Brown Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 4:28 AM
Congratulations on your featured poetry this week Virginia. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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January 31, 2010 at 5:48 PM
congrats on the featured poem!!
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January 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM
This is strong very much so, to me, it sounds like he cheated or something [Dirty laundry reminds me of that] and even still she couldnt stand him leaving...sometimes loves just like that. xo Rain
Brown Avatar
January 22, 2010 at 5:12 PM
I have enjoyed reading your poetry this evening Virginia. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and that you find inspiration along the way. Love, Carol
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