Smelling the Ironed Denim

We cannot come now the ladybug sang with accord.
We are smelling the starch on the ironing board.
The baby mouse agreed, she loved the smell of starch too.
And she liked the stiffness of the jeans her mom ironed all blue.

They sat next to the baskets watching Mrs. Mouse work.
She ironed for the McGuffries, the Geedogs and Mr. McLerk.
The iron’s steam wafted in the air, filling the lungs of the two.
Who loved the aroma every time she reached for a denim of blue.
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Kendrick Avatar
September 16, 2022 at 2:56 PM
Ahh!! The children are getting enjoyment out of the ironing which momma probably hates doing. Way to go. Sara
Krutsinger Avatar
September 18, 2022 at 12:41 AM
I can see it now
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