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on this beautiful spring day
the sky cerulean blue
fringed by palms and purple jacaranda
i peg out the washing in my big straw hat
playing in a sea of pale green sheets
pillow slips and tea towels
i know this for sure
not even
that joyless bastard
spoiler of everything
try as he may
can ruin this moment
Overflowing with certainty, power. I love this poem, the message!
ReplyDeleteYes those beautiful moments are so precious and no one can take them! I like the concreteness of this piece--so very real in the moment.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Helen. Definitely overflowing with power. I like that you will. It allow anyone to ruin the beauty and wonder of a spring day. Well expressed, Rallentanda.. This poem is one of my favorites of yours.
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to say so...chuffed!
DeleteBeauty can be found in the smallest things and make life. Life is so worth living.
ReplyDeleteLove the twist in that last stanza.
ReplyDeletesmiles....what a lovely moment...one you def hope to last...i love wash when it has been pegged out....the smell of fresh....sounds like a lovely day to me...
ReplyDeleteSheer magic m'darlin' !
DeleteYes! Stand your ground and keep strong!
ReplyDeleteTrading hemispheres sounds good to me right about now ... lovely poem.
ReplyDeletefor sure; luv the mood here in our "big straw hat" SMILES
ReplyDeletemuch love...
loved it...
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous day you penned, love big straw hats and fresh laundry :-)
ReplyDeletelove this poem no one can spoil a day that you choose not to be spoiled!
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