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The Washer Woman of Canyonlands

The Washer Woman in Canyonlands


An old woman laments
of her daily chores,
the stinging lye soap
and a biting washboard.

With knuckles bleeding
into the day’s dirty water,
she sighs and prays 
for a better tomorrow.

Copyright © Donna Fullerton | Year Posted 2022

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Date: 5/16/2022 4:09:00 PM

Your succinct words portray the scene and angst of the chores so well..nicely penned, Donna. Enjoyed!
Date: 5/14/2022 11:05:00 AM

Doing the same thing every day but expecting a different outcome . . . . Enjoyed! Aloha!

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