Victor Buhagiar Poet Tetractys

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


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Anil Deo May 13, 2022 at 5:08 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 December 15, 2020 at 7:03 PM Very nice! I pictured a tall, snobbish gentleman and his humble servant primping and preening him for the evening. Wonderful imagery.

Beata Agustin December 7, 2020 at 4:41 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. I like especially the contrast God bless you.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 7, 2020 at 3:21 AM - Congratulations on your beautiful win, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paula Goldsmith December 6, 2020 at 2:44 PM Congratulations on the win. I hate ironing but I love this write. Enjoy your win with blessings..................

Susan Ashley December 6, 2020 at 10:42 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 December 6, 2020 at 10:26 AM Interesting take Victor. I like it :) Congratulations on the win! Linda

Sam Kauffman December 6, 2020 at 9:59 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 December 5, 2020 at 4:31 PM you told a vivid story in so few words, many congrats on your win Victor:-) hugs Jan xx

Jo Chamberlain December 5, 2020 at 12:45 AM I really enjoyed your poem. Congratulations on your winning placement.

Eve Roper December 4, 2020 at 10:40 PM Congratulations on your winning placement, Victor, great imagery. Thank you for participating in the contest. Hugs Eve

Harry Horsman November 19, 2020 at 10:45 PM Great poetry Victor, love it.

Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2020 at 5:39 PM Oh I like where you took this. Beyond just the picture, you painted a little story.

Alexis Y. November 19, 2020 at 9:37 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 November 19, 2020 at 1:30 AM Great interpretation of the image, Victor, I thought it was his wife:)

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 18, 2020 at 9:14 PM Thank goodness modern conveniences did away with much of the household drudgery. This is an impressive entry, Victor. :)

Angela Crabtree November 18, 2020 at 5:21 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 November 18, 2020 at 7:55 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 November 18, 2020 at 6:18 AM I see her sweating--great imagery paints the lady at work. Splendidly done, Victor.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 18, 2020 at 3:30 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 November 18, 2020 at 1:19 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