Memories of Three or Four

Audio Recordings, Family, Farm, Ranch Life / August 2, 2024 / by neil_2015_wordpress@neilmeili.com

I remember being nestled ='
in that old ranch kitchen
deep in the warmth of washday Monday

The Maytag's liquid sounds mixing
with the gentle driving chugs
of the little gas engine

Sloshing and chugging sloshing and chugging
as I curled up beside it
in the great pile of laundry
rich with the smells of the people I loved

Half asleep half awake I floated there
all my senses safely cradled and warmed
and part of a rhythm and a sound
like a heartbeat in a womb

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1 thoughts on “Memories of Three or Four”

Sara Boxnboim August 3, 2024 at 10:04 am

Dear Neil! I loved your song. Brings out my memories which were very different..
Super active child who enjoyed outdoor plays, climbing trees and playing football❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

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