Bedspread

On many beds there is a spread (Or blankets may be used instead) To cover pillowcase and sheet; It makes the bedroom nice and neat. I know not everyone agrees. In life, there are no guarantees That what appeals to someone’s taste Will be by everyone embraced. For surely many find it strange To smooth the sheets and rearrange The pillows and to place on top What needs removing ‘fore you flop. To some an unmade bed, I guess, Is not perceived to be a mess But rather someplace, it would seem, All set to delve into a dream. Yet I would feel a heap of guilt If daily I’d not lay my quilt To be peeled back when sleep seems sweet And in the morning, thus repeat.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 3/23/2016 9:35:00 PM

My mother was a daily bed-maker freak(her homemade quilts and a bunch of dolls on top)! I haven't followed in her footsteps, though a do not like friends to see a messy bed. The only other creature that uses my bed is my dachshund and he likes to ruffle the sheets and pillow. An enjoyable read that brought back memories. / M

Paul Callus

Date: 3/23/2016 5:59:00 PM

I like this poem, Ilene, and I admit that I like a well made bed with clean sheets and quilt on top. When summer comes it gets so hot that I won't need any covers at all! ~ Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 3/21/2016 6:51:00 PM

There is nothing nicer than climbing into freshly laundered bedding Ilene - fabulous rhyme my friend. I reiterate an earlier comment - you should publish a book with a title 'small slices of life' you have a wonderful style and i adore your writes:-) hugs Jan xx