Our Friend Sally

Taking in washing helps

with the bills as

a wind freshens up her line:

neighbor Hattie’s skirt

flaps in the breeze - John’s

pants torn yesterday

waves alongside

Sally’s proud of her work

best lady

in town for washing

and mending.

Look at young Bill’s green

socks – he says Grandma picked

them out.

And notice Nancy’s pretty

towels, A present

two years now gone by-

Sally’s pleased with her work

gray hair tossing

in the wind. Can’t talk now

through a mouthful

of clothespins. Her smile

says it all from

something special in her heart

friends say “God’s love.”