This Pretty Black Dress (Sorting Out Life, One Load at a Time)

That was neat, and different. It seemed to have that - something - about it. It was also very interesting, the way that you said the lines just made the reader curious as to what came next. Voted up!

Kevin

I absolutely love this poem! And, I love your little black dress - don't get rid of that! LOL! I love the metaphor of 'sorting through your life' by sorting the laundry. Brilliant! And this reminds me - I have sorting to do of my own! LOL! Voted up and shared.

you look stunning in that black dress, and the way you described its experience with it is commendable. I really enjoyed it!

Doing laundry is one of my favorite chores, I see that you are not as fond of it as i am because you called it an "ordeal". Nevertheless I see you enjoyed it in the end!

CrisSp,

Lovely poem. I think most of us women (and I guess some men, too : - )have at least one little black dress and are aware of the power which comes from putting on that dress. Putting on that dress can be empowering if you can still fit into it and heartbreaking when you don't fit into it anymore. Personally, I have quite a bit of black in my wardrobe that I have accumulated over time. For me, it is its neutrality which allows me to take almost any color and use as an accent. V+ for sure.

Kim

Lovely and captivating read. Very unique. Thanks.

Who can do without that little black dress? Love your poem and you look fabulous in the dress!

Where you been Cris, miss seeing you around Hp? Hope all is well.

You rocked the poem and the dress! :)

Enjoyable poem Cris and brought a smile to my face. You certainly got some nice compliments on both the poem, and the pic of you wearing the little black dress (all deserving I might add). You have been visiting my hubs so I thought it only fair I had a browse through some more of yours. I may be slow but I like to savour fine writing...lol. Keep up the good work.

He Crisp....

It is a black poem….. Boots and all

If it fits …

Loved the moment of black you created

A dress to the world….. Small and black in nature

Now me being silly to the moon. A reflection

Dressed in black…….perhaps nurture will take it’s role!!

I love reading poems that combine the seemingly ordinary with something more.....really wonderful! I am enjoying discovering your work!

Hi CrispSp...yes, all women should have that one LBD for that one very special occasion ...like doing the laundry, lol. There is something so sexy about the LBD, it actually transforms us women, makes us feel so beautiful, sexy and oh-so feminine..or maybe it's just me. Great poem!

Hey; this is a nifty verse, and well written, I thought.

There are very few sights that beat seeing a beautiful girlfriend in such alluring attire;let's hope one isn't dressed up with nowhere to go :)

Yours Sincerely,

Romeo's Quill

very intriguing and thought evoking article; yes we need to sort our life, one load at a time!

ChrisSp., Hey girl , i flew home from Az. this week and missed seeing you ......why don't I ever see you in the air ? Haa ! Now there I was , thinking about that dress again ! Fly well my beautiful friend ...Ed

Very nice poem and the dress is very nice too!

CrisSp, you personified your garment so very well. I am sure if every thread or stain from use could speak we could listen for hours. I think that it is so interesting that I was considering to do a piece about clothing as well... Well done, I am sure your wardrobe's accessories are calling out for your written attention as well!

Hi CrisSp

You look marvellous in your little black dress. :) Great poem!

Voted up and awesome

Cool poem. For some more dryer sheet scented inspiration, check out this short film:

http://vimeo.com/7563705

What a wonderful idea this was! It draws me back each time I see a comment. Good dress, on you it looks great!

CrisPp ~ I'm fearful of suggesting it all went downhill from here, please don't infer that because it's not the case - but I do want to tell you, I thought . . .

"Slipping into the past like a burglar"

. . . was easily the best line, the best carried over notion, of the whole piece . . . it made want to happily continue on with you.

I came back ! coffee tea or me !!!!......:-}

CrisSp,

Loved this. The little black dress can make us feel classic and sexy depending on who or why we wear it... boots are always "made for walking."

Little Black Dresses can be evergreen it seems.

beautiful poem. Enchanting. Voted beautiful

A very sensual poem that appeals to the imagination. Excellent delivery.

Very well written and I like how the photos go so well with your words! A pleasure to read.

LBDs really do have their allure, Cristina! Thanks for sharing this one....totally expressive!

Skillfully done, managing to combine little black dresses, killer heels and washing! Very clever, and of course us girls need our boots and dresses :)

....now there's a word I've never seen before .....

Indubitably

.....let's just admit it Jim, we're art lovers.

I heard that too!

.....if it has to do with a beautiful woman, Jim, I always hear dat!

I thought I heard that Colin! Guess yo dod too....

..well then, boys will be boys, but I'm so there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Jim , did someone just mention a little black dress?

The hub that keeps on giving! It is always good to come back by when I see a comment.

Stunning in the black dress and off-course the laundry has to be doneand you expressed all so beautifully in poetry.

Pretty dress and beautiful poem. You are pretty :-)

Thank you for sharing this lovely poem. Sharing!

I was so pleasantly surprised by this poem!!

Hehehe.... that is very tempting. I have one "killer" dress, and I should wear it more. LOL. Wow shopping buddy sounds awesome. Thank you. I do have a major weakness for shopping. Great suggestion. :)

I have an urge to go rummaging through my closet for something wild and crazy to wear after reading that. LOL. You look terrific in the dress. Well done for not gaining any pounds over the years since you got the dress. Hooray for the boots too. Dressed to kill. :)

I so need more clothes. I need to go shopping. LOL.

Boy, this black dress hub is really what is called "Evergreen." People just keep coming back.

Hold on - your little black dress is your uniform with your killer boots?

Hey let's do laundry together one day, okay?

lol

Oh I can't get this little black dress out of my mind - lol - or the fantastic writer who put this hub presentation together - sending you warm wishes from a snowy almost frozen lake at lake erie time ontario canada 12:45pm

ChrisSp . You're an official rock star now girl !!, "your signature hub "! Poor baby .....:-[ We love everything you write , you know that!!! Sorry ? ......but you gotta admit it ....you look some kinda perfect in that dress though [again]Do you get to wear it in flight ?!....lol.......Ed

You are so beautiful and your words are crispy :p

Beautifully attired you have given us a brilliant performance. Wish you and your family a happy new year.

Secomd view, and I second Epi's motion not from the ocean but quite close to the lake.

well needless to say this is my favorite hub presentation of the year in 2012 - probably because #1. you're in the dress

#2. and you're one hot writer too

I am sending you warm wishes and good energy on this Saturday night with a full moon and some wildddddddd electric blues music playing and also hoping for your continued health, happiness and prosperity for you and your family in the new year.

lake erie time canada 11:33pm

Wow CrisSp ... I am so glad you are NOT a Niche writer, and that poetry is one of your many talents; and this one is really, really good.

And that pretty black dress is no match for its stunning wearer... and I promise I will get around to reading more than your poetry; but admittedly I am a poetry nut!!!

I like this hub and I love those boots!

I also think you look nice in the black dress...I don't have one :( ...yet

quasi-sexual exp? the dress feels so good it's almost sexual? thanks for the new word I had to look up, lol

...yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!