As everybody knows-
It’s Monday, so it’s time to
wash the clothes.
.
But, first, to put the pot, of
red beans on the fire-
A sure must, as a matter of
fact, it is dire.
.
For washing the clothes, will
take all day-
Having time to cook, is also
taken care of, as the simmering
gets underway.
.
The washboard, is looking me
straight, in the eye-
To begin that scrubbing, that
has to be done, in order for
this day, to go by.
.
First the scrubbing, then the
rinse-
The task, is important, and
immense.
.
With clothespins in hand, they
go on the line-
Hoping, that great weather, today,
we will find.
.
To dry, and then be taken down-
A person, at the ironing board,
is then found.
.
As the washing, is fnally done-
The family gathers at the table,
to eat red beans and rice, with
much conversation and fun.
.
As everybody knows-
It’s Monday, so it’s time to
wash the clothes.
-2011-
Three by M.E./Rhymes of the Times 