Ode to My Laundry Hamper

Bushel hamper, wickerwork, hamper basket
Far from your days as a case or casket
With southern roots
Who knew your purpose would out grow the fruits, veggies and grains who used you as just a basket
1897, on your way, Sears and Roebuck answered those who asked what can task-it
A beautiful receptacle for the dirty, disheveled work suits
Built-in, hidden, or a moveable facet
1966, Sears and Roebucks catelogue moved from a simple ad to a three page packet
In all shapes and sizes, often padded with baking soda or litter to hide the level it's contents pollutes
To me you are no less important than anyone living in my hamlet
A welcomed collector, a teacher who taught my dog, my baby, to pick up socks for a biscuit the fastest
The one on my side, in cahoots, keeping things organized in my cleaning pursuits
Bushel hamper, wickerwork, hamper basket
Far from your days as a case or casket





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