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Sensuality in the Washing
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Sensuality in the Washing |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
The climax will take place on Friday with turbulent tide and boyant cheer; When All is “best” at the end of week The need is crystal clear. “Bubbly in the glass,” she says, While we loosen our sins and dirt… Twisting the button, Sir… I’ll file your tie and shirt.” “In bubbles, we’ll wash our wiles away, Of the small things that we sweat.” Then slipping, sliding, tootsie gliding, The cotton, soaking wet. Two, four, six mates Perhaps, an odd one through the gate; Be they athletic, brown, or black, For those yearning, suds they snack. So… On a sea of rolling waves, their bodies are freely tossed, Frolicking footsies and their soles, As if against the skin, they’re washed. Tossing, turning, their heat is burning, Too soon, the spin does end; The pairs will be re-united, Placed in drawer for time to spend. ~miscellanea~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, dear Mish, this is absolutely uniquely cute, I love it. Funny how normal things can suddenly become so original in their meaning ...  So good to witness your wonderful creativity again! Love, Margherita  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, to be a sock! . . . I absolutely loved this, Miscellanea! - Owl |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
If all your socks don't match, I suspect an extra one jumped in out of pure envy! *chuckle* Mission accomplished, sweet lady!  |
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Spuddette Member
since 2008-07-03
Posts 112England |
Ha. Love it. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I agree with Margherita! ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Let's "All" join in! I could do with a little slippin' and a slidin' and a little bubbly to boot! lol This is rip-roarin' adorable! So cute! So Clever! So you! Adorable write, Miss Misc! Love to you and a humongous grin! Linda |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Margherita, Ah... You're so sweet! Actually, my creativity has gone and left me for a while! (I found this old one in a file.) It'll just have to do until my creativity takes a number and goes up to bat again. Hm... maybe there's a poem in that! Thanks for taking time to read and enjoy. ~miscellanea~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Owl, To be a sock... Only in the wash, I hope. I can't relish the thought of being trapped between a shoe and sweaty feet. And--that toe jam is no treat, I hear. I enjoyed your comment. Thanks! ~miscellanea~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Serenity, Truly, it might seem one would jump into the fun with pure envy, but as it works out, those socks seem to sneek out one by one to find an exclusive, secret, dark hiding place. I'm almost positive they are having a rendevous somewhere! Naughty socks! Sure wish I could find out where! If I find out, I'll let everyone know... Thanks for your cute comment. It gave me a chuckle, as well! ~miscellanea~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Spuddette, It gave me pleasure in finding this little ditty. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for your enthusiastic response. ~miscellanea~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Arctic Wind, It feels good when someone finds my poetry unique or creative. Thanks! ~miscellanea~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Linda, YOU are rip-roaring adorable! "So CUTE, So Clever, So you..." I ditto the same thoughts toward your witty ones. You are one clever little angel in the way you think and stage every poem! Boomeranging a humongus hug right back at you, Linda! Wishing you lots of suds and tootsies! ~miscee ~miscellanea~ |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
This is absolutely wonderful. I love it. Alison |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Misc~ You tickled my fancy with this little perdingy Now just what do we call that thingy? A sock-it-to-me momma is just what you be Way to go girlie ... now MORE POETRY~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Lady Ayla Member
since 2008-07-19
Posts 84WV, United States |
I enjoyed reading your poem, I was hooked at the first line, I wanted more by the end! I might have to look up some of your other poems if they are somewhat like this. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Lady Ayla, I would be delighted if you choose to check out any more of my poetry. It varies quite a bit in theme and quality, as you'll find. I do write humorous poetry such as this upon occasion, if you're interested in that. I have a feeling you might like this one, although it's more of a romance. Thank you for your kind words. ~miscellanea~ The Maiden and Her Thief (a sequel to the Brussels Lace Fan) Where have you been my lovely maiden While over the world I traveled? You’ve been the mist upon my breath; Tell me, what stories have you to unravel?” A gurgle of laughter and smidgeon of smile Her fan now upon her lips, “I don’t trust you, understand,” As she began to relax her hips. “Where have you been my lovely maiden when waves were cast over hull? You’ve been the dream that kept me dry, the angel I kept on call.” A flush of cheek and warming of eye, her fan spread open wide, “With you, My Pirate, who stows my heart; From through the clouds I spied. Held in lap my silken thread, The needle of distant dreams; With each stitch I sewed sail to you Praying no weather extremes. I’ve ripped the stitches a hundred times While lightning whipped the sea, Of fear, My Thief, I’ll never wear The white silk you brought to me.” ~ ~ ~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Alison, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It has been hiding away in my files waiting for a laugh. Thanks for posting! ~misc~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Marge, Your cute response got this Sock-It-to-me-Mama all flustered! I haven't heard the word, perdingy, in such a long time! I love that word! It was too much fun playing with the word, that I got carried away. Is there a funny farm anywhere near? ~ misc ~ A perdingy thingee, a wingding ditty; call it anything but call it witty! Call it the doctor call it the nurse Call it crocodile, but, oh not the purse! The purse is broken and the verse is spent See you later Alligator My mind just WENT! hugs, misc |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This reminds me of when I was a child and wash day was a major production. Clothes were hung outside and there was starching and ironing and all that fun stuff.Oh, but the clothes smelled so good. It was a gourmet meal. Thanks for reminding me. Ida |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Mmm, yes, I suppose so, Miscellanea. I wasn't thinking about the non-wash life of a sock when I said that!  Enjoyed all the responses immensely - and Marge's and your perdingy word I have never heard before, but love it! - Owl |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Such a fun, fun thingie this is~ Again ... again ... my funny friend~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Loved is misc! Oh, and the follow-ups too! How lovely to find sensuality in the washing of socks - life will never be boring for one who can. Helen |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Ida, I just love your response. It reminded me of my mother's wringer washer. My mother hated wash day, but it was my favorite because we'd get to go down to the cellar of our old farm house. I loved going down the ancient wooden steps and admiring the field stone walls. The dirt between the stones was often loose, and I always wondered if I hadn't found a place with more of Tom Sawyer's gold hidden in the depths of the walls! There was even a hole between the two rooms in which a small body could crawl! But, ah, all this led to wash day, the day that I got to hand the wash from the basket to my mother so she could thread it into the wringer washer. If I was "lucky", she'd let me thread a few pices, too. I don't think she considered washing day lucky, but it was amazing to me to see the rollers work, sending over a cascade of water with each smooth twist of the rollers. Thank you, Ida, for bringing these memories forward. Hugs, miscellanea |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Owl, It's great to hear from you again. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem and the many responses. Perdingy! I'm glad you enjoyed that word, too. That's another nice thing about reading other's writing and response. You never know what you'll find! Thanks for your kind response. ~misc~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
"Again, again my funny friend? " Marge, my dear, you ask so much For a humorous poet I'll never be unless I'm ten years old again, climbing my mulberry tree. hugs, cathy I've so enjoyed the gaming. I probably will not be able to keep this up because my time will shortly become severely limited again. Thanks for lifting my spirits, Marge. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Honeybunch, I'm glad you were amused by the poem. You're right, life is always interesting when I try to animate things in my head or try to see analogies between things. I must remember to do this more. I enjoyed your comment. Thanks! ~miscellanea |
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