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Washing Your Shirt
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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... I should be reading for college today, not letting my mind wander!! This started with the weather, then took on a life of it's own... :))




WASHING YOUR SHIRT


I am a curious weather system,
wet-dry like washing day.

When I'm rain,
my heart bleeds like a soggy shirt
hung on the line to dry.

But it's your shirt.

And, when sunny, I am the breeze
that billows you up like a sail,
swelling your arms into a fond embrace,
puffing your chest with pride.

My energy runs around you
until, breathless,
I lie foetally curled,
sleeping cat-like at your centre.
Purring, I am your heart.

When I smile
I can see your collar turning red
and all your shiny buttons
start to gleam.

You wear me like the weather
and look good in my tan.

... And, if you're starting to sweat
then it's time to wash you again!

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 Reviews of "Washing Your Shirt"
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
Kate,

Refreshing!!!!!!!!!! an outstandingly creative write--as only you can do--BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
What a fresh, delightful, and skilled write, Kate. I love the metaphor here. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on March 12, 2005
oh wow
my kind of poetry...........what fun........
so very creative Kate
ty for this one lol
pax
a

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on March 12, 2005
I love the way your mind wanders, Kate. This is a fantastic write!
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on March 12, 2005
you collared this poem all right, off the cuff and unbuttoned, but controlled nonetheless.

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on March 12, 2005
ooooooo, marvelous Kate, when your mind 'wanders' I get to come along and the adventures you have suit me just so! The weather, the wash, even the wandering mind have been done... BUT... you, my little carrot cake, have cooked up the one and only memorable piece on all three that defines it for me. (notice I said "cooked", not "baked" for as you know, I have the corner on the baking prowess... which should sufficiently frighten anyone who stays alive by eating). grin.

My favorite line? em... hmmm.. all of them? Yes, ALL! Once again, and it's a habit I quite admire, you have left me speechless, babbling but not satisfied entirely that I've conveyed how I love this and all your work. Sigh... (one would think I'd hold my tongue and wait for the perfect words... who me?) Carry on, sweet Kate... and on and on and on.... katy xox

Reviewed by Chanti Niven
Reviewed on March 11, 2005
Dearest Kate,
I finally had the sense to track you. I seem to miss your work when I am reading the boards and you are one of my favourite poets. You are so imaginative and creative you are a hard act to follow but you provide me with endless inspiration. An artist that can take an activity as mundane as washing a shirt and produce such a piece of art is to be commended. This left me feeling warm inside and so filled with admiration. Congratulations precious lady.
Love Chanti

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on March 11, 2005
Kate,

I guess it's time to wash again. We had me sweating.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on March 11, 2005
I love the creativity behind the metaphorical unique take on your verses, Kate. Thank you. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
some shirts just have it made ;)

a unique motif worn upon some keen imagery ...

Reviewed by Sandy Knauer
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
Very nice, Kate. This is so unique, entertaining, and thought provoking. You are a very imaginative person ;-)

Reviewed by Pier Tyler
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
Unique write. Awesome.
(You wear me like the weather
and look good in my tan.

... And, if you're starting to sweat
then it's time to wash you again!)

This one is a saver.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
I don't understand this.
But if I say.
I love the allegory, Shall I compare thee to a wet n dry shirt.

That like my white shirts, go into the washing machine, and come out red.

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
Wow...Kate...great!!!
Love the images in this one.
You just keep getting better and better!
Hugs to you.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
Wow! incredible imagery Kate, such fantastic creativity! You should have no trouble purrrrrring after this one;-)etw

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
Wash on, Kate - and when you're not washing or writing, keep purring like that cat!

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
Now that is one very lucky shirt Kate. Beautifully penned imagery here.

Now, that reminds me, that Yippie ki aye ole man of mine, snuck that darn shirt back into the Wardrobe when I wasnt looking, better go in there and fish it out!!
:) Ch'erie

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
You can do my washing anytime Kate lol...another exceptional piece from an exceptional talent.

Paul;-]

Reviewed by George Jackson
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
This is great!

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
Ah Kate as usual you do your best when you aren not trying and make it look so easy to do. Great write and I always enjoy your smile.

Felix

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
A metaphorical beauty if I ever read one. It glistens while hanging on the line of my heart.


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