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Neighbour Hattie
by Richard L. Provencher Her man is ailing, heart problems they say, now she's the one carrying 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. She's proud of her work best lady in town for washing and mending. "Look at young Bill's green socks" says Hattie, "picked them out myself. See Nancy's pretty towels, a wedding present two years gone by." Yes, Hattie's pleased with her work gray hair tossing in the wind. Can't talk through a mouthful of clothespins, her smile says it all. 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 |