The Washing Machine Repairman by beachzz
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The Washing Machine Repairman
It was rattling and rocking
Roaring and reeling
This washing machine
Of mine
It screamed in pain
And tried to run
Out the door
It was so sick
So I made the call
So distraught
So sad
So helpless
I thought
Oh no
Is this it
Is this the end
I was almost in mourning
Almost in tears
Because of my
Washing machine
They were busy
And no one could come
For 4 days
And I had to wait
Just letting it sit
And rest
And maybe
Feel better
So today
HE CAME
That wonderful man
The washing machine repairman
Not only that
He knows me
He's a friend of my son's
And it was good
He went out
And tenderly looked
At this ailing machine
And he gave a sad little smile
At first I watched
But then I had
To leave the room
It was too painful
Oh, but I had
To back and
Tell him
One more thing
And he said
Yeah it can be pricey
My heart stopped
My purse stings snapped
And I left
The room yet again
I tried not
To think about
What this might mean
Was this the end
Was this
GONNA COST ME MONEY????????
Then he was done
And was was smiling
And I said
What do I owe you
And he said
NOTHING I didn't
Really do anything
And he left
Sometimes angels
Come in the funniest ways
This one came in the form
Of a washing machine repairman
And he has wings!!!!!!!
2/5/08
Comments (14)
photostar
Must have been the Maytag repairman...Oh, I forgot, didn't he die? Well, Marilyn, you made out better than I did a year ago. I had to but a new one...heehee!
Chipka
WOW, this is a great piece...I see these as wonderful slice-of-life vignettes...they're very visual, very emotional, and this one is no exception. It's good stuff, a glimpse into a day in the life of a fellow Renderosity artist! Great stuff and it has a wonderful sense of intimacy as well. The image that accompanies it is a great one as well; I love the crisp and bold color as well as the simplicity of the subject matter...though it does kind of scare me that in some obscure and ill-defined way, a green-tinted washing machine COULD conceivably become a Nemaean gene-brewing vat or something like that. Oh, sometimes I don wonder at the direction my thoughts wander off into.
Mad-Mike
Oh yay you got lucky!!! better than washing them clothes on the old washboards or the tub! hehe! glad to hear of this. and nice photo accompanying this great story!
e-brink
Superb lament!
JeffG7BRJ
This is sooo Déjà vu! Just last week ours went on the blink, normally I would have dragged it's sorry ass out and give it a good going over, not capable any more so we called my step son. He pulled it out and we both checked it over and found the balance wieghts had come loose, tighten up of two bolts and hey presto one quite machine again. Cost? A beef and onion sandwich and a thank you. Excellent prose once again Marilyn. Bravo!!!!! Thanks for your comments on 'my thoughts' thread.
Thelby
It was rockin and a reelin form the towels used to clean up the puppy pooooo....... This would not have happened had it been a Maytag ;^)
alhak
I know that feeling when they say its going to be pricey! ouch.....lovely verse and funny to read but oh how true!
Issemissen
I love your poetry, and sends my well wishes to you and your washing machine. Is it doing alright now?
Janiss
What a sublim poetry my friend!
mickuk50
a happy ending all round :o)..i just love a happy ending i had my hanky out :o)..again marilyn strong powerful words that tell a great story .my hats off to you mick
goodoleboy
Hey, you really lucked out on this one, Marilyn! Then again, next time your machine conks out, perhaps for the last time, you could always go out to your fave Eel River and wash your clothes on a rock... Fine ephemeral neon effect displayed in the above image. In fact, it appears to be disappearing into another dimension.
jocko500
he knew you and knows the money is hard for you but he knows what he did was not much too and he did not have to replace a part but had it with him if he did and tell you not. this repairman had wings. cool
auntietk
Yeah - I told you it was just a loose belt! LOL! But boy, did that make for some great poetry! This has it all. Emotion, tension, suspense, release, joy. Awesome work! Send J's friend up here, will ya? My dryer is squealing. :)
mamabobbijo
Such a story! I can feel the sadness and the suspense and finally the elation! Wonderfully done!