Three Word Wednesday. My first entry. This week's words are Cancel, Elastic and Labour.
She bends over the seeds
Golden paddy husk
And the sweat of her labour
Coat her tanned skin
Stain her blouse dark
Her spine bends over
Then straightens, then bends
Golden paddy husk
And the sweat of her labour
Coat her tanned skin
Stain her blouse dark
Her spine bends over
Then straightens, then bends
Bones like elastic
Matted hair greasing her neck
Fingers worn and cut
She bends over the river
Deftly scrubbing her dirty clothes
She slips in among
The gentle lapping waves
To cancel away the day's grime
Matted hair greasing her neck
Fingers worn and cut
She bends over the river
Deftly scrubbing her dirty clothes
She slips in among
The gentle lapping waves
To cancel away the day's grime
Aha,the real working woman. Rural women are blessed with the biggest hearts,the most fragile features. Well done.
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I like how you brought this all the way full circle!
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Izzy,
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Beautiful. It reminded me of 'The Solitary Reaper' by William Wordworth (I guess). Your words clearly show her ceaseless effort. Well done.
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This made me think of the painting by Millet - The Gleaners..the world is built on the labour of women..largely..it feels..Jae
ReplyDeleteHmm. That's a wonderful thought, Jae.
Deletewith simple words you construct some really good pictures
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
DeleteTender, tough and emotional all at the same time! Lovely.
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Very thought-provoking and memorable...nicely written and one of those poems that make us sit up and think.
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Gwen,
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Reminded me of the people working in our fields in my village. Nicely written.
ReplyDeletebeautiful words <3 thanks for sharing them and this amazing blog.i love the blue picture that you have attached with it. just wanted to tell you that you are amazing :)
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