Found in various Celtic tradition, these three perform a very specific laundry service.
(This is a poem for three voices.)
You’ve got a big day coming up, dear!
Dearie me, your wagging tongue! You always spoil the…
Spoilers? Ha! They never see it coming!
Well, never mind. Just leave it to us three
Us three,
Us three:
The washerwomen
Les Lavandieres
Bean-nighe
Washing… let’s call it your garment
Your suit, dear, for going away.
Smooth. Well done. Didn’t say shroud once!
SPOILERS! Oh, pay her no mind dear!
Who cares what some old women say?
Just you leave dirty laundry to us
To us,
To us:
We’ll make sure you’re looking your best on your special day.
Special day.
Special day.
Tom Juniper Poetry 