A gift from my scout… now it's a gift to you from me !
CLOTHESLINES
A clothesline was a news forecast
To neighbors passing by.
There were no secrets you could keep
When clothes were hung to dry.
It also was a friendly link
For neighbors always knew
If company had stopped on by
To spend a night or two.
For then you'd see the fancy sheets
And towels upon the line;
You'd see the company table clothes
With intricate design.
The line announced a baby's birth
To folks who lived inside
As brand new infant clothes were hung
So carefully with pride.
The ages of the children could
So readily be known
By watching how the sizes changed
You'd know how much they'd grown.
It also told when illness struck,
As extra sheets were hung;
Then nightclothes, and a bathrobe, too,
Haphazardly were strung.
It said, "Gone on vacation now"
When lines hung limp and bare.
It told, "We're back!" when full lines sagged
With not an inch to spare.
New folks in town were scorned upon
If wash was dingy gray,
As neighbors raised their brows,
And looked disgustedly away.
But clotheslines now are of the past
For dryers make work less.
Now what goes on inside a home
Is anybody's guess.
I really miss that way of life.
It was a friendly sign
When neighbors knew each other best
By what hung on the line!
Author unknown
Missing my clothes line….
Love,
Fatimah
We still hung clothers outsides. Our 6 apartment house stands in the yard and there is still enough place to hung clothers. And we still know our neighbours. Thank you for sharing. Love, Ramute.
HI Ramute,I use to have a clothes line out side my balcony in Egypt and the clothes would dry so fast and also you can see other lines like the story states how when a new baby was born you would see the small clothes.Thank you for reading and sharingLoveFatimah
Hi Fatimah, When I moved, I lost my clothes line too. Back at my house, we were using it a lot.Also, clothes lines are a great way to make less pollution.I miss mine too 🙂
HI Louis,Nice to know a man misses his too.. thank you for commenting and maybe one day we will have another one right? :)I love the smell from lined dryed clothes too:)Fatimah
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HI Gopal,thank you for visiting me and always being available for a chat or help :)you are a sweet man don’t ever change ok? I am doing great with my health thank you for always caringFatimah
HI Gopal,I am so happy you are enjoying your “SEASON” As you get older life changes and all changes are good for your heart and spirit.. Moving forward is always scarey however, a grown experience and a must do :)Thank you for your friendship and caringsleep well,Fatimah
Hi Fatimah!It’s always very nice to talk to you and I really enjoy your company. Well, I am, in my relationship, not like any seasons that will change! Hahah…! :)Sweet dreams!Gopal.