Washing The Dishes
/I'm told it's a chore
though it doesn't feel that way
at least to me
I get into a rhythm
find my flow
meditative
mindful yet mindless
soapy water and a sponge
cleaning the dishes, forks, spoons
the frying pan and glasses
this bother isn't burdensome
my reproductive labor
another form of digestion
as well as care, carefulness
slowly and methodically
I do what I am doing
while relaxing
in peace
I remember
my mother, grandmother, others
doing the dishes
it was their task
even without a taskmaster
I don't know what they thought of it
or even if they thought much about it
just as I don't think much
when I'm washing the dishes
though I remember them
feeling the peace
of generations
around the world
in the warm soapy water
By Dan Brook
From: United States
Website: http://about.me/danbrook
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