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Our Neighbour Hattie
by Richard L. Provencher Her man is ailing, heart problems they say, now she carries the flag taking in washing's her thing-- a wind freshens up her line friend Sally's skirt flaps in the breeze, John's pants torn yesterday in the woods Hattie's proud of her work, best lady in town for washing and mending. Look, young Bill's green socks, says Grandma picked them out. And notice Nancy's pretty towels, a wedding present two years gone by-- Hattie'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 something special in her heart, friends say "God's love." Richard L. Provencher Richard enjoys writing poems; many of which have been published in Print and Online. He and his wife, Esther are also co-authors of stories and a print novel. They are "born again" Christians and very busy in their church, Abundant Life Victory International, in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |