The Clothesline

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Ode to the Backyard Clothesline

You'll say I'm "quaintly countrified,"

Old-fashioned--as you please,

But I love the sight of fresh, clean laundry

Tossing in the breeze.

To suspend each garment on the line,

Then give the wind full play;

To caress and gently fragrance

In that sweet "outdoorsy" way.

They bask in sunny radiance,

Towels neatly hung in rows;

Snowy linens snapping crisply,

Darling dancing baby clothes.

And when at dusk I gather them

I feel extremely blessed

That line-dried and sun-kissed cleanliness

Clothe the ones I love best.

by Juanita M. Vernon

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I do love clotheslines! We don't have one now, but we used to, and I miss it! The smell of your clothes and sheets is so good fresh off a clothesline! Today it feels like spring--sunny, blue skies, and warm. I know it's January, and I love cold weather, but I am enjoying the sunshine and warmth!

Have a blessed day!

xoxo, Elise