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Mama Washes Clothes In The Ukraine

The community washing machine is now in her guest bedroom. Neighborhoods sons, suddenly turned hardcore, man hardware, as they keep a diligent watch all day! They work shifts and feast on barbecue ribs. The mothers, one by one, bring in their loads. A seventeen year old, drops his meal. It is his mama's turn. His eyes, like daggers, pierce the room. She knows it, and does her laundry in peace.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2023
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: Ukraine
Copyright: © ANNETTE J DAVIS / AFP