Beautiful Rugged Girlfriends
Grant Hope #82
In the farthest reaches of the dreamy countryside
along a well-trodden path
fenced by rugged sticks and fallen branches
A merry group of barefoot young women
clothed in fabric of every color pattern and shade
walk modestly in mud and grass as if it doesn’t dig in any
Speaking in treasured time
the unique delight of each other’s company
carrying woven nets and baskets to collect for the day
and see each other again abundantly
Sashaying scarves
Deep dresses
Shapely shawls
Broad smirks
cheeky smiles
words of goodwill and fun
make their work a time that can be cherished
friendship makes them champions under the sun
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