Women employed by conditions
Beyond their control,
Wore cotton prairie dresses
Stained, of their station,
Laundered just the same
Women employed by conditions
Beyond their control,
Wore cotton prairie dresses
Stained, of their station,
Laundered just the same
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Thought-provoking, Audrey, and a wonderful tribute to strength and perseverance in women. 💗
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I so appreciate you saying so, Lauren. Thank you.
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Eloquent, thoughtfully profound and thought provoking: how to live.
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Steve, finding you here is a nice surprise. Yes, you’ve got it. I appreciate you.
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My pleasure, Audrey D.
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*sigh* The pleasure is also mine.
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Strong and moving, Audrey,
a fine piece of writing
Big hugs
john
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Always lovely to have you here, jf. Thank you ever so. Hugs
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Succinct and powerful, Audrey. Brings back some very old memories….
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Thank you, Betty. I think of the women who taught me along the way. Spent most of my childhood hanging clothes like this. Hugs
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Me too, Audrey…. I can still see my mom hanging clothes on the line and remember helping her. (Would you believe I still have her old clothes pins? From the 50’s!? 😊 )
Hugs back ❤️
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Having those must feel pretty great, Betty. Cool.
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The photo brings back memories of some strong women in my life.
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My too, my dear, me too.
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Why do clothes hung outside on a line smell so much fresher than those dried inside in a dryer, even with one of those dryer sheets??? Lovely capture, Poetess!
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It’s because they smell like childhood. That’s my thinking anyway. Thanks, Debbie.
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Wonderful, Audrey! Love this! I whole world of thoughts opened up in my mind when I read your words. If it were not for women, of any generation, where would humankind be? Thank you! 💚💚💚
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No matter our station their is much to love and learn from those around us. Nice to see you, Amy.
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Thank you, Audrey. I’m just getting back into the swing of blogging after one very challenging Spring. *smiles*
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Their pride on display.
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I believe so, C. Something to be said for taking care of others.
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There is ma’am.
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Thank you ♡
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You are welcome ma’am.
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♡
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A dirty laundry, but clean washing…. left out to dry…..
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Thanks, Ivor
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Wonderful, Ms. Red. Sorry I haven’t been around much. Life gets in the way. How dare it 🙂
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Life comes first, Ms. Owl. Thanks for stopping by.
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Always my pleasure.
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A lovely tribute to women who are the mainstay.
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Thank you, Shari. Many of us blessed to learn from them.
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Excellent, Audrey.
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Thank you very much, John
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