Acceleration of Frantic Anticipation

Phone rings, here comes company, Next week they say, oh, I must hurry. What should I do first, vacuum or dust; Where will they sleep, oh the spare room of course. What shall I plan – a show or dinner? Oh, the wash needs done, need to water the plants, The dog needs a bath, and what about the weather? What shall they wear, tank top or sweater? My hair is tangling, my head is flying; You have plenty of time, sit down, stop trying, Oh, no, I see that cabinet clutter, What will they say, and I must utterly, Go buy some shelf paper – that will take time; Time I can’t find! I need a perm and at least a new top; Tomorrow I’ll use a day to shop! Oh, now, there’s no time, what shall I do? I know, I’ll cook a big beef stew. That will take time to go get food; Why didn’t I think of that before? Must make a list and go to the store, Must have it all done – they’ll be at the door! But first, I will flop across the bed and snore.