Country Woman
Back curved she sits
On a small bench
Skirts pulled up
Over sturdy knees
Washtub in between
Sweat on her face
Scrubbing on a washboard
Like there’s no city life
The sum of generations
Before her and more
Pausing occasionally
To straighten her back
With a painful grimace
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You’re currently reading “Country Woman,” an entry on Gladius Poeticus
- Gepubliceerd:
- juni 30, 2012 / 7:40 am
- Categorie:
- English Poetry, Poëzie Algemeen
- Tags:
- city life, country life, country woman, washboard, Washtub
Gladius Poeticus 
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