Powerful narrative. I really like how you intertwine the returning memories with the supposedly mundane in the form of washing. Slowly bringing us into the loop of what has occurred.
And sorry for the loss you have gone through to be able to tell this story. May writing be a significant form of healing for you in your life.
Thanks a lot for all the positive words. Your profile looks intereting to me, will be reading some of your poetries before I go to bed. :)