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Ironing Shirts

Hot was the room that she sweated a lot, as the maid tired, ironing white shirts for her master who wanted to be dandy when he toyed with the ladies at the ball. 17 November 2020 Double Tetractys 6 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Eve Roper Picture No 2 Placed 1

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Anil Deo

Date: 5/13/2022 5:08:00 AM

Good surprise ... I predicted U would be learning to iron for yourself. Looking at Your older poems, now, Mr. Director & Mr. Secretary. U have a colorful career. Glad plants are in

Gayle Rodd

Date: 12/15/2020 7:03:00 PM

Very nice! I pictured a tall, snobbish gentleman and his humble servant primping and preening him for the evening. Wonderful imagery.

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/7/2020 4:41:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. I like especially the contrast God bless you.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/7/2020 3:21:00 AM

- Congratulations on your beautiful win, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/6/2020 2:44:00 PM

Congratulations on the win. I hate ironing but I love this write. Enjoy your win with blessings..................

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/6/2020 10:42:00 AM

Victor, your imaginative and gifted pen tells of two contrasting life stories with finesse. Your skillful artistry spills imagery expressing so much more beyond the boundaries of this poetic form. Congratulations for your excellent win in Eve's contest.. ~Susan

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/6/2020 10:26:00 AM

Interesting take Victor. I like it :) Congratulations on the win! Linda

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/6/2020 9:59:00 AM

What a great perspective, Victor. And a great contrast of service to a person living in meaningless pursuits! Congratulations on your win. I really like this one!

Jan Allison

Date: 12/5/2020 4:31:00 PM

you told a vivid story in so few words, many congrats on your win Victor:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Feltham

Date: 12/5/2020 12:45:00 AM

I really enjoyed your poem. Congratulations on your winning placement.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2020 10:40:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning placement, Victor, great imagery. Thank you for participating in the contest. Hugs Eve

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/19/2020 10:45:00 PM

Great poetry Victor, love it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/19/2020 5:39:00 PM

Oh I like where you took this. Beyond just the picture, you painted a little story.

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/19/2020 9:37:00 AM

Hi Victor, Good interpretation of the chosen photo. We can witness the same image, but what we see will be different. Best wishes in the contest, my friend:-) Alexis

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/19/2020 1:30:00 AM

Great interpretation of the image, Victor, I thought it was his wife:)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/18/2020 9:14:00 PM

Thank goodness modern conveniences did away with much of the household drudgery. This is an impressive entry, Victor. :)

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/18/2020 5:21:00 PM

A great poem, Victor. I'm not good at ironing at all. I feel for the lady doing it. Have a great night :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/18/2020 7:55:00 AM

It could have been his wife. So many wives have been in the same situation. Thanks for dropping by with congrats. Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/18/2020 6:18:00 AM

I see her sweating--great imagery paints the lady at work. Splendidly done, Victor.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/18/2020 3:30:00 AM

- Hooray for all the clothes that do not need to be ironed today ... makes everyday life a little easier - A great contribution to the contest, Victor ... good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/18/2020 1:19:00 AM

Love it Victor, I hope it was worth it and he won the lady at the ball. Cant iron a shirt to save my life lol. Tom