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Constantly Required Appliance

It is because I’m colored true red That I was chosen for their homestead. Initially, I was quite well tended, But such care eventually ended. Sure, their attention remains constant, But it's rarely from a cleaning solvent. I love a scrubbing, I always want it. My service is constantly required ... Clearly, it will be until I’m expired. Hot, cold, old, fresh, mild or bold – My people lack any quality control. Despite my ceaseless working roll, They fuss at me when I overflow. Secretly, I enjoy their anxiety ohs. Sometimes they argue if I’m found low Or interrupt me if they feel I’m slow. They also share their genuine relief When they find my service complete. My lack of baths and endless workload May not be ideal coffee pot care code, But it sure beats gripes from their commode. ... CayCay Jennings October 16, 2016

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Date: 10/27/2016 5:33:00 AM
If you were a boxer then you first line is a knockout punch and so is the last line. In the middle its sort of float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. You get my drift?
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Date: 10/27/2016 12:45:00 AM
This poem is so cleverly written CayCay! Coffee rules, unless you can't drink it leaded with caffeine. I had to switch to tea, but I really used to love that first cup of coffee. A great poem if for a contest, it should do great! : ) 7 "My people lack any quality control" Loved this line. My husband always made it strong, I made it weak! Haha.
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Date: 10/24/2016 8:30:00 PM
Thank you for the laugh, I enjoyed you clever witty poem. Last couplet is a killer lol.
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Date: 10/16/2016 11:20:00 AM
Such a great personification, my favorite form.
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Date: 10/16/2016 8:01:00 AM
So you love a good scrubbing, heh?Lol CayCay , I don't know what to say. This is so funny. I love it!
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Date: 10/16/2016 6:35:00 AM
Wonderful and witty personification ...
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Date: 10/16/2016 5:29:00 AM
Your humour shines out from every line CayCay - I drink tea ...I have a tea pot but never use it these days:-)good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/16/2016 2:31:00 AM
Funny stuff. Coffee pot abuse...what'll you think of next? Last line is hilarious CayCay...
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