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The Box

 

In the corner of my room

I have a magic basket

It’s been there for a long time, and

Does everything I ask it


 

When I’ve been out working hard

And the smell is overpowering

My clothes get thrown inside

Before I start my showering


 

I throw inside my tee shirts

My denims and my socks

I throw all my dirty clothing

Inside this magic box


 

I only have to wait two days

And I’m happy, just because it

Has laundered all my clothes

And hung them in the closet

— shazbat, Nov 19, 2008

About This Poem

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Region, Country: Norfolk, UK, GBR

Favorite Poets: Kipling, T.S Eliot, Hilaire Belloc, Ogden Nash, Spike Milligan and many more.

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Critiques

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Nihilia

17 years 6 months ago

Somehow, the simplicity of

Somehow, the simplicity of this poem is exactly what makes it so appealing. To me, the rhythm and concept of the poem, interplay in such a way that the impression given, is actually both very uncomplicated and at the same time creative and teasing. All in all, a very visual poem, which makes the analytic in you want to start looking for metaphors. But I'll prefer settling with first impression :) The only kind of critizism I can come up with, would probably be the title; that it's sort of stating the obvious. But I think it's the quotation marks. Thanks, I enjoyed reading!
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 6 months ago

As a rule my stuff is simple

As a rule my stuff is simple and uncomplicated (a bit like me) sort of what you see is what you get. glad you enjoyed it. John
Kailashana

Kailashana

17 years 6 months ago

As always I have enjoyed

As always I have enjoyed your poem.... ever fresh and clean, neatly hung out for all to see. ;-) ~A Understanding is a perfect snowflake, melting. Anna Ruiz
Kailashana

Kailashana

17 years 6 months ago

As always I have enjoyed

As always I have enjoyed your poem.... ever fresh and clean, neatly hung out for all to see. ;-) ~A Understanding is a perfect snowflake, melting. Anna Ruiz
J

Jacob

17 years 6 months ago

The Title

I really liked this poem, but I would agree with the previous comment the title spoils it. It seems to be overstating the point, maybe just 'The Basket' or maybe 'the Box' the "MAGIC" seems to make it seem like a childish magic show trick, although maybe that was your intention. I think it would benefit from a more serious title. I loved the simplicty of the language. I'm a big fan of the simple.
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 6 months ago

If you like simple then

If you like simple then you've come to the right place, you'll be pleased to know that I have changed the title. Thanks for reading. John
Race_9togo

Race_9togo

17 years 6 months ago

The Box

A wonderful piece of pure fun. and I love your timing!
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 6 months ago

Ha!

Well, you must have some different pixies in your household, then. Mine steal clothing, yours hangs them up neatly. Name your price, I'll buy a couple off you! While you're at it - what's your rate for the ones who will do dishes and cook supper, then? LOL! A humorous write. ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- - "If the S.W.A.T team breaks down your door, do they have to replace it later?" - "If you don't pay your exorcist, do you get repossessed?"
shazbat

shazbat

17 years 6 months ago

If I can find one that will

If I can find one that will do the dishes I'll be keeping it myself, could do with one to cut the lawn and wash the car too. John