Perfumes of a Summer’s Day

Teddy.15

 

 

As I wash my dirty laundry 

I can see the muggy water 

released from my socks 

I often imagine the possibility

of washing away

every last bad memory

and all the black emotions I keep

inside?

Just imagine for a moment

being left with

the very best of memories

the ones that make us smile

instead of cry?

bright and colorful  

with the

perfumes of a summer’s day?

 

now, wouldn’t that put a new spin

on doing the laundry?

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  • sorenbarrett

    A wonderful analogy and metaphor that draws up fun images and serious thoughts. Some use bleach in their memory wash some use paint. I find that bleach deteriorates the fabric and paint makes it stiff when dried and sometimes rubs off on the skin. A most light hearted and upbeat poem with a serious meaning to it. That is what poetry is all about. Loved it.

    • Teddy.15

      Thank you dearest sorrenbarret I truly feel humbled when you pass by. 🌹

    • teardrop

      That would be awesome but then what would us writers pen? Love your metaphor, Perfumes Of A Summer Day.

      • Teddy.15

        A great question what would we have to write about? Socks just as I've done here, the more positive things in life and there are actually many. As a true writer we can certainly find anything in the world to write about, even about snails and slugs . Thank you. 🌹

      • Accidental Poet

        May your laundry never end dear Teddy. ❤️

        • Teddy.15

          Oh be sure nobodies does 🤣 thank you dearest A.P ❤️

        • Thomas W Case

          Wouldn't that be fantastic? Great work, sweet Teddy.

          • Teddy.15

            Wouldn't that just be the bees knees, thank you dearest Thomas. 🌹

          • Goldfinch60

            I always put my bad memories in a box in my mind so all I have is the good memories Teddy.

            Andy

            • Teddy.15

              That's so cool dear Andy. Thank you. 🌹

            • Kevin Hulme

              You could say it's the Bad as well as Good Memories that make up the Person. The same as we have
              Night as well as Day
              Good Poem.

              • Teddy.15

                I'd gladly wash some of mine away, I agree with your words though, I wouldn't be who I am today without all mine🌹 thank you.



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