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The Window Washer
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The Window Washer |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
There was a secretary working on the 34th floor at her desk, in a chair, by the new boss's door. She could work and polish nails with a snobbish delight, type a letter, take dictation in the absence of light, brew the coffee, answer phones, solve the problems that bind, add some lipstick and perfume, arrange a meeting on time. Outside her window, lightly beat the rain and freezing snow on a window washer working on the 34th floor. Up at dawn, pack a lunch, wife and kids are asleep. Off to work, catch a train from the somber, silent street. Check the gears, add some oil and it's up and up he'll go to meet with Mr. Clean upon the 34th floor. She writes a note and holds it up. He sees it at last. His frozen fingers write one too and puts it up to glass. Her's said "It's 72 degrees ! Come on in and take a chair." His said "It's 50 bucks an hour mam, in freezing rain out here." Just when you think your thinking is the only way that's true, there's a window washer working with another point of view. Namyh |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
This made me smile all the way through. Clever writing indeed with a light feel to it. However, I think I'd take the offer and come in for a coffee but I suppose he'd have to go all the way back down and then up again. I enjoyed this very much. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Ahhh very smartly done. There is always another point of view in every situation. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Gotta love it!! And I do. Very ingenious, Nymph. ~*~ they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Eric – If you go for that coffee, it’s gonna cost you 50 bucks…but then again what doesn’t. LOL. Makes a poet proud that you smiled all the way thru this work, proving that my intent got thru and confirming that perception is always in the eye of the beholder. Thanks for enjoying very much Eric. Namyh |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
Bravo!!! I love it...made me laugh...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Marilyn – We’ve often heard the expression “Don’t change horses in mid stream”. Well I did just that and guess what? I liked the second horse better which I never would have discovered had I stayed on the first. I know you’re right. There is indeed another point of view in every situation and I hope this helps as a reminder. Thanks Marilyn for stopping by. Namyh |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Jerry – Ahh Shucks JP! You say the nicest things. They inject these old bones with a lubricating inspiration that makes them rattle just a little bit less. Now I know how the Tin Man felt. Thanks for the oil Jerry. Namyh |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Startime – We can all use a laugh in each of our days. If this poetic work is responsible for putting one in yours, then I’m proud to be an author of giggles. Now you’re startin’ to make me laugh. Thanks for the Bravo, for the love and especially for those hugs. Namyh |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a delight this is! LOL Thank you for starting my day with smiles!!! |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Different strokes for different folks...  I enjoyed reading this, too, remembering another lifetime when I was a secretary with a shorthand notebook, coiffed hair, and lipstick. I used to wonder if anyone ever washed the windows on the 8th floor. There must have been someone. The windows were clean! I traded that job in for a little house, a vanishing husband, and a baby, and ended up washing windows, too! This is a fun read, and has a bit of a come hither feel hiding in the lines. |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Lol, enjoyed! Smiles, Ms. E |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Klassy Lassy – Amazing it is how we take many roads in life and often end up doing what we only thought about not doing once long ago. Yet, if this injected some fun and a little ‘come hither’ in your day, no poet could ask for more. Now I guess I better go wash those windows like I said I would or my mate’s gonna kill me! Thanks KL for spending a spell. Namyh ebonygirl – So glad this put a smile on ya. Now I got one. Namyh suthern – If this work put some smiles in your day, then I’m proud to be an author who brings the grins. Thanks for being delighted. Namyh |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Namyh, This was a delightful change from most other poems and brought a bright message along with it. thanks,latearrival/jo |
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