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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WASHER-WOMAN, by CONSTANCE CRANE First Line: I am a washer-woman Last Line: Wiping toil's damp brow? Subject(s): Cleanliness; Laundry & Laundering | |||
I am a washer-woman Scrubbing, scrubbing -- In my heart A white hand Lengthens graceful fingers Over black and ivory keys. You are a poet Dreaming, dreaming -- In your heart Is there ever A strong, red hand Wiping toil's damp brow? | 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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