The Wicker Basket
by James Ebb Huggins, Jr.

Now that your graduation day is through, here are some things that you can do
To help you "make it" while away at school, and insure happiness will always rule
In your life and the lives you hold dear, as a tool that will alleviate every fear
Of washing clothes, and not having to ask it, i.e. "Why did you give me this wicker basket"?

It was given because the basket is a tool of choice, for those going away to school,
After graduation day has gone by, and living away from Mom is the rule.
It can be used as a stool, chair, or table; for improvised projects of every kind,
But it's best used as a dirty clothes container, to keep things until washing is on your mind.

Yes, washing your clothes is something you must do, if you want to stay nice and clean.
It's a chore your Mom always did, while you were involved with the high school scene.
The clothes you wore did not wash themselves, they were done with your Mom's tender care,
So let this wicker basket be a reminder to your, of the love your Mom does share.

Washing Clothes 101
by James Ebb Huggins, Jr.

Now that you have your wicker basket, it's time for college course "Washing Clothes 101"
So you will know just what to do, when Mom's not around for the washing fun.
So remember each rule provided here, and all your days will be bright.
And your Mom will be proud, as she always is, knowing you clothes are done just right

The first thing you should do before you start, is sort clothes by material and color.
If you don't, you might have some real snug fits, and clothes with a color not like the other.
The second thing is to add a laundry detergent, not too much, just the right amount.
This will insure the washer will not overflow, plus your odor will not be held to account.
The third thing is to add a fabric softener to your wash, to help your clothes stay fresh and bright.
For without it they will not feel or look good, in fact they will just not wear right.
The fourth thing is to set the right settings: color, white, cold, medium or hot.
And remember to pull out the start knob, or the machine will just not run right.
Fifth is to start in plenty of time, to do your wash without having to run,
To have time to take care of other things, so your schedule will not be under the gun.
Now that you've completed Washing Clothes 101, with no more chores to mess up your fun,
You will have time to hang out with your friends -- after your homework is done!
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