Tiresome Errands Chanso Form
Tiresome errands (Chanso or Chanson)
For many of us, errands are so boring;
Many crucial things to do to show status
rather than wasting time doing routine jobs;
Like, taking Selfie in a new dress, so glaring;
Pushing the photo to all friends and wait
for their comments, or writing notes of dissent
on someone's views, we enjoy the freedom of free
views than doing silly household tasks; don't prate.
Outcome - errands get pushed back for tomorrow
but again tomorrow's work kept for next time
Yes to be done, but not now, let those be piled;
It's not the right time, now to watch the fashion show.
When you attend those ridiculous odd jobs
you may spend double the time in attending
them, and maybe miss a deadline for an urgent task.
Don't blame others, that's your choice to act as slobs.
None said, you're lazy; rather you're too busy
working in an organization, attending
office in time getting more work done, and even
enjoying a holiday trip to a new city.
Only routine works rank low priority;
Everyday errands have become happenings
as when you get around to it, you feel like
Oh! It’s a great achievement apparently.
But in childhood, you home was clean, convenient;
Though Mom was also attending her office
but she used to finish every mundane task
in time not pushed to pending list; 'twas secret.
Now, you know well, how that was possible.
Simple, every job finish in time; nothing kept
for tomorrow; instant action doable;
why not try now, break the mental obstacle;
Like, room to be cleaned, clean it now, don't wait for
auspicious moment; Utensils to be washed
clean before going out; bed to be arranged
do it as you get up; just be agile more.
Of course, the choice is yours; to rank high on glaring
social media gratification scale
for so-called great status, Or becoming a
victim of modern malaise: tiresome errands.
What’s needed is a little discipline in
daily work, and more thoughtful efforts to begin.
~X~X~X~
Copyright © Pratap Roy | Year Posted 2023
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