My Laundry Basket

My laundry basket’s tall and round,
Of wicker or rattan.
We’ve had it since some years before
Our children’s lives began.

It sits beneath the windowsill,
Its cover in its place
And patiently accepts our clothes
‘Til it is out of space.

The sheet and towels, socks and shirts
And pants all end up there – 
The spectrum of apparel
That my spouse and I do wear.

When wash day comes, just once a week,
The basket takes a rest
Until it’s time for one of us,
Again, to get undressed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Johnson Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 7:28 PM
I was wondering how you were going to wind this one up. And you did not disappoint.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 25, 2019 at 9:03 PM
This is darling :))) xomo!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 25, 2019 at 7:22 PM
Your wonderful rhyme is always impeccable Ilene! You just reminded me to get off this computer and get my wash done. I even have the same type laundry hamper! : ) xxoo
Allison Avatar
August 25, 2019 at 6:51 PM
You made me smile as I had a huge wash to put on as we've just spent a few days in the UK and Wales - always a never ending cycle isn't it:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
August 25, 2019 at 4:36 PM
Here's a laugh (I hope) for you: When I first viewed this, I read 'spectrum' as 'specter.' And I was certainly wondering! … 'till I read it again. Enjoyable, as always, Ilene. :) gw
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