wash day

wash day on the farm
amish dresses and work pants
strung out on lines

little girls' bonnets
plain white matching socks
slight afternoon breeze
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Wolf Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Memorable, lasting images, methinks. Just what a haiku is supposed to provide. Nice write, Karen!
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A quietly lovely snapshot of farm life. The clean, unadorned images suit the Amish setting beautifully, and the final “slight afternoon breeze” gives the laundry scene a gentle sense of movement and peace.🍃🧺🕊
Croft Avatar
August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
They are very peaceful and workaholics!
Gibbons Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Hey Karen lovely haiku pleasure reading hugzzz N🫂💖
Croft Avatar
August 25, 2026 at 9:59 AM
thank you Dorothy!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Your "wash day" is a wonderful picture you have painted with you words. It is a hard life. Not good for everyone. They do have some great food. Have a wonderful day writing away...............
Croft Avatar
August 25, 2026 at 9:50 AM
thanks for reading and yes they have amazing food!
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Amish!! So interesting people in my view :-) Enjoyed read!
Croft Avatar
August 25, 2026 at 9:49 AM
grew up in Holmes county, Ohio plenty of Amish!
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