Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A THOUGHT FOR WASHING DAY, by JULIA WARD HOWE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The clothes-line is a rosary Last Line: Are love and toil and prayer. Subject(s): Clothing & Dress; Laundry & Laundering | ||||||||
The clothes-line is a Rosary Of household help and care; Each little saint the Mother loves is represented there. And when across her garden plot She walks, with thoughtful heed, I should not wonder if she told Each garment for a bead. For Celia's scarlet stockings hang Beside Amelia's skirt, And Bilbo's breeches, which of late Were sadly smeared with dirt. You kerchief small wiped bitter tears For ill-success at school; This pinafore was torn in strife 'Twixt Fred and little Jule. And that device of finer web, And over-costly lace, Adorned our Eldest when she danced At some gay fashion place. A stranger passing, I salute The Household in its wear, And smile to think how near of kin Are love and toil and prayer. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...WASHING-DAY by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD DEGAS'S LAUNDRESSES by EAVAN BOLAND NEW AGE AT AIRPORT MESA by NORMAN DUBIE DAYS THROUGH STARCH AND BLUING by ALICE FULTON THE LAUNDROMAT by DORIANNE LAUX |
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