Dirty Linen

Neville

Dirty Linen

 

Few men know pain like a poet knows pain

nothing craves sky like a kite ..

Yet the very essence of life lays discarded

alongside those bloody overalls

that she, discretely disposed of last night ..

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 24th, 2022 03:46
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 63
  • Users favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek, Rocky Lagou
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  • Fay Slimm.

    Thanking you truly mon ami for this gusty warning to whosoever when old clobber disposing and I sorely relate to resultant complains - - males who have preference for storing just-in-case- clothing create trouble in camp if just one is found missing - - hhhmm - methinks this maybe penned from the same bitter experience ? ..............x

    • Neville



      I found this while clearing out the attic .. I remember precisely when I penned it & the inspiration behind it .. the only thing I added was the signature double .. 🙂 x

    • L. B. Mek

      simply Brilliant! oh Poet Supreme
      and thank you for inspiring me to scribble a few lines in response
      (you know it's true love
      when they hide our shortcomings
      and find a way to forget our indiscretions
      then still find the strength to do our washing
      while smiling at us
      like we're shower clean, even beneath our skin...)

      • Neville



        You are way too kind brother Mek .......... 🙂

      • Doggerel Dave

        I have to confess, my friend........... I'm sure of nothing here.... my pain threshold is all over the place.... I'm unsure if your kite is a dicky bird or a contraption made of paper or other light material held together with a frame of likewise light material on the end of a long strong and light tether...... Finally (more or less) I was instructed by Mother to always soak/wash bloody clothing in cold water before said blood dried.. Perhaps the unidentified 'she' in your piece needed a little more domestication and a little less discretion.

        In Summary, I am forced to the conclusion that this was a very intriguing write - thank you...... 🙂

        • Neville



          I am truly delighted that you found it so Dave 🙂

          • Doggerel Dave

            And I pursued that without a prelude to ponder predictably your preamble pejoratively on a poet's propensity to process pain....🙂

            • Neville



              Perfectly proposed ................ 🙂

            • orchidee

              I thought you was washing this in public! lol.
              And now tales of my 'dirty washing'. Woof! Not now, says Fido! I knew he would stop me. lol.

              • Neville



                do you not just wait until the next moult Mr. O 🙂

              • Bella Shepard

                It has occurred to me that there is possibly something else she is not telling you. Just a thought, I could be wrong. Very intriguing, and thought provoking!!

                • Neville



                  Just between you n me, I can assure you Bella, you are absolutely spot on my friend .. Neville

                • dusk arising

                  In my time i have experienced enough white garments turned pink by accident to know this suffering.

                  I rarely dare wear white these days.

                  • Neville



                    Thank you DA .. I have only one item of clothing in white .. a single shirt for special occasions .. Good to hear from you old friend .. I do hope things are looking up sir. Neville

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Intriguing words Neville.

                    Andy

                    • Neville



                      thanks GF60 🙂

                    • Rocky Lagou

                      You are literally one of my favorite poets in the universe! Neville your undeniable aptitude to gracefully craft words into pure works of artistry is captivating. Just with the first line you already had me breathless, "Few men know pain like a poet knows pain." Preach and amen!

                      • Neville



                        I would be lying if I said that your lovely review note didn't make me blush or did not make my day .. thanks a million Rocky .. Neville



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