Soap froth sprays in the air
Up down up down it goes
Rhythmic swings don't care
If the detergent smells of rose!
She has to cleanse all dirt
Rub off the dourest stain
In it she puts her heart
Thereby forgets own pain!
Rises the lever up far
Swoops down fast with a thud
Rainbow bubbles scatter around her
She knew not when staled a rosebud!
In the tub water her ocean
She squeezes the wetness dry
She knows only this motion
Got no time to look at the sky!
Now in the sun she must spread
Fabric of brightness on sight
Her own life's long lost thread
Is buried in the hush of night!
Does she remember the broken oaths
Her life never nurtured in sun
Worn out as all her washed clothes
Faded like all the years gone!
So far I haven't read a single poem on a washer woman..... This is a moving portrait in motion! ! ..Like the clothes she dries in the sun, her hopes are all dried up.... but she has no time to rub her bruises ! How many are there around us who are fated to work round the clock without even the time to look up at the sky! ! These unsung heroes and heroines really deserve our thought!
A thought-provoking poem. She may be busy at work, but you can be sure she is still aware of her own pain. Memory does not fade, no matter how hard the labor. Well written, Pradip.
Good morning poet Pradip. This was such an interesting poem and you painted such a clear picture of the washerwoman. I enjoyed, Loyd
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A great write especially yourself being a male touching sensitive issues. Well done once again.