A Visit From My Housekeeper

Her I am 
sitting writing a
   poem 
While my housekeeper 
  is bury cleaning 
my apartment
   I feel a little guilty 
 She is working hard 
while I am just 
   moving a pen 
along a piece of 
    paper 
Still poetry 
    is listed as an 
occupation in the Occupational Outlook Handbook 
So I guess I am working, too
   In September I return to work as a
college assistant 
   Devoting the rest of my time to 
the New York Giants, poetry and looking for love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Davis Avatar
September 26, 2014 at 7:32 AM
Matthew Yes, poetry can be hard work sometimes. My brain goes into overload and needs a work break. LOL thank you for the sweet comment on my Two's Of Love poem.
Yvonne Avatar
September 17, 2014 at 4:52 PM
Great poem. Of course it's work. We're not lazy like those heavy construction guys.
A   Avatar
September 17, 2014 at 12:38 PM
ha ha Matt, my friend... You and your giants will do awesomely this year. Even though they beat my cowboys, utterly... gurrr... :) Well, pushing your pen is hard work.. I bet it is easier to clean a house than to write a poem... LOL..Love Linda
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 3:19 PM
hmmm, so you have two jobs. That is so cool to know poetry is thought of an occupation. IF only it were a paying one. haha. I Really liked this one, matt.
Petersen Potter Avatar
September 16, 2014 at 9:18 AM
Well expressed! Enjoyed reading it. Blessings! xxx D.
Bauer Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 9:35 PM
you're lucky to have a housekeeper, matthew! i enjoyed this poem...
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