Charmed Chaos
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A Life Well Lived
I remember the faded sky color
of washed-soft chambray
as if it were only yesterday
and though it was only an old shirt,
laundered and spun dry too many times
collar and cuffs frayed, threadbare at the seams
weathered and time worn, it still had a place
for every tear and stain
was proof of a life well lived
©2021 Linda Lee Lyberg
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Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years and their latest rescue, Jackson “Jax” Lyberg. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com and view anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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Charmed Chaos 
Oh I love this.. your shirt seems to have so much in its seems.
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Thank you!
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I understand why people get attached to certain articles of clothing. I love the feel of washed-soft chambray.
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Yes, it’s lovely. Thank you Lisa.
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You’re welcome.
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So good. And how gorgeous is the word “chambray?” I’d forgotten it existed.
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Yes, it’s a wonderful word. Thank you De.
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There are those favorites that find their way back to the closet after every spring cleaning!! Well said.
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Yes, thank you Beverly.
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Beautiful…
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Beautiful, Linda. There’s something special about some items of clothing, and especially freshly washed and soft.
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Yes, so true. Thank you Merril!
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Wonderful rendition, Linda. I’ve got a closetful of this shirt. My Beloved Sandra frowns, but….
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I fully understand. 🙂
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Ah, yes. I have a couple of shirts that anyone else would probably retire.
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I think many of us do!
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A treasured and very comfortable shirt- I am sure. I keep them too Linda.
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Thank you Grace!
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Oh yes!
‘for every tear and stain
was proof of a life well lived’
– so often the way 🙂
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Yes. Thank you Ingrid.
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Yes!
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Your poem has reminded me how much I miss my chambray shirts and skirt, Linda, their faded sky colour and the way they felt against my skin – I must find out where I can buy new ones. The shirt in your poem has lived a good life indeed.
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Yes, it has. Thank you Kim.
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Linda, your final line is perfect. Laundry really is proof of life!
❤
David
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Thank you David.
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Nice rhyme with “chambray” and “yesterday.” Looks like we had similar ideas about this prompt; an old thread-bare shirt.
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Thank you.
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You are right… old washed off clothes hold a place in our hearts! Like wearing a hug every time you put it on!
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Yes!
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This is absolutely gorgeous! 💝 There is much wisdom behind laundry is proof of a life well-lived. I especially admire; “washed-soft chambray as if it were only yesterday.” 🙂
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