Wolfie Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Title: Airing LinenBy: Henry Taylor Wash and dry,Sort and fold.You and I,Are getting old. Short, witty and published years ago. Yes, a hint of depression in there when you stop to think about what it can mean, but overall, it's poking fun at life and routines; at the inner self and how things feel. Short and to the point. That poem in and of itself is a lesson not only for life but for writing too. Study it. It's one of the few poems that I actually grasp, and it's a hidden treasure of brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeautifulDisaster Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 I dont get a word of it. And I cant write poems that are 4 sentances long. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockoncheese101 Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 i didnt get any of dat either lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted August 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Look at how simplistic it is. It's describing an action, then commenting on it.Wash/Dry/Sort/Fold, basically doing the laundry. Compiled into a 4 worded instruction or guide for what to do. It's become so mundane and routine that it's been simplified to the obnoxious description. However, it's part of their life. Since they have it down to a routine so well practiced, they feel old, as though they can't do anything else nor have time to become good at anything else. However, even those that are in their 50's learn new jobs and careers, so they're not old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrawker Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 I get it more than everybody else, but its still weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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