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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WASHER-WOMAN, by CONSTANCE CRANE First Line: I am a washer-woman Last Line: Wiping toil's damp brow? Subject(s): Cleanliness; Laundry & Laundering | |||
I am a washer-woman Scrubbing, scrubbing -- In my heart A white hand Lengthens graceful fingers Over black and ivory keys. You are a poet Dreaming, dreaming -- In your heart Is there ever A strong, red hand Wiping toil's damp brow? | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...WASHING-DAY by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD DEGAS'S LAUNDRESSES by EAVAN BOLAND NEW AGE AT AIRPORT MESA by NORMAN DUBIE DAYS THROUGH STARCH AND BLUING by ALICE FULTON |
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