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Irma had a washing machine
she didn't need a dryer
I see myself sitting under the
carport in the backyard
crunching bits and pieces
of apple in my mouth
while she hung clothes out
I believe she ask sun to shine
and wind to join in
because I'm a eyewitness to
that actually happening
I don't know why but it never
took long for them to dry
not back then
it was always a blessing to wear
clothes that smell like sunshine
to me it looked like hard work
to Irma it wasn't a chore I think
she adored the
time she had to spend with
the source of light & power
it gave her the ability to
complete the task and get by
without a needless tumbling
manmade device
Irma always kept her
appointed time and she
always looked forward to her
meeting with the sky
now that she has been laid
to rest I can still see her through
the window of my mind's eye
I can still see her pulling
clothespins out of the pockets
of the button down floral dress
she loved to wash and wear
