An Unappreciated Housewife

He walks into the room each day at six
As around their Dad all five children mix
     He smiles at them with glee
     Meantime he sneers at me
So I get prepared to take all his licks

“What have you been doing all day?” he asks
No appreciation for all my tasks
     “Washed clothes and changed diapers
     Don’t need any gripers”
This insensitive father wears two masks

Each morning his breakfast is served on time
Later, vodka collins are served with lime
     He never shops for food
     Says my cooking’s no good
And when he bathes, the tub is filled with grime

My Mom said, “Men just work from sun to sun,
But a woman’s housework is never done” 
     I found a new game plan
     A hearty, handsome man
Together, my husband we could outrun




May 25, 2012
*Entry for David’s 3 H contest
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Wesley Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 11:59 AM
I wonder how many of us have felt like this. As unpaid and weary creatures with no alternatives it sure is galling to not be appreciative when it costs nothing and is so easy to give. Couldn't help but win win! Luv, Lizabeth
Brown Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Congratulations on your win in David's "Hero's & Heroine's" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Kendrick Avatar
June 13, 2012 at 5:32 AM
Great way to go..So the housewife ran away with the spooner...Congrats on your win..Enjoyed reading..Got a chuckle at the end..Sara
Williams Avatar
June 13, 2012 at 1:30 AM
Carolyn this tells a good story of how women are taken for granted, and lots do run away..well done..David
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 13, 2012 at 1:02 AM
Hope you made it , Carolyn, a well deserved win xx
Dietrich Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Loved the humor of this one, CArolyn. Congrats again!
Onclaud Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 8:42 PM
without women, where would men be?.. special cheers to you for this super win, carol:) huggs!
Guzzi Avatar
June 12, 2012 at 7:13 PM
Sure are alot of men like this! HUGS!!Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Song Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 2:35 PM
I can just picture this drunk man chasing you and your new fling! What a gas! This is incredibly witty---nothing less from you!! Love, Gwendolen
Neels Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Carolyn your ending is epic, I feel like saying good on her.. All the best for David's contest :) love Wilma
Maverick Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Well yes a lot of people can be different like that Carolyn, but at least he bathed L O L; its true to life and all.." hope it goes well in the contest.
Susan Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 2:41 PM
ha! loved the ending! glad she got out of a bad relationship - it's crazy how some people can seem like 2 different people like that - you captured it perfectly.
Horsman Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 4:38 AM
Wow i really like these especially the last one, so much here about reality, Carolyn, wonderful to read as always. harry
Wesley Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 6:15 PM
Wonder where the romance went. Happens all too often and the damage done tends to linger. You made quite a statement Carolyn; all the best in the contest! P S I'm reading so many wonderful poems about you on this site dear lady, what a celebration! Luv, Lizabeth
Burch Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 1:39 PM
lol...very clever wrap!!! i love it! best wishes in the contest..love ya, deb
Kendrick Avatar
May 28, 2012 at 5:41 PM
This common complaint should be at the top of the winners' list...Winning material for sure..Good luck in the contest..Sara
Austin Avatar
May 28, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Down with husbands, except in my case. Bev still works and I do the house chores. Mind you, we have 9 cats, so my work is never done. Fortunately Bev doesn't complain much. She knows it will do no good. How about just - down with men in general, except old farts. Love, daver
Dietrich Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 6:43 PM
hahaha, you had a great ending to yours.Unlike mine which I hope to post later. I too did the housewife!!!
Macfarlane Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 3:44 PM
Awesome write....cheers to a new game plan! Hugs
Collins Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 8:23 AM
yay!
Gorelick Avatar
May 25, 2012 at 6:54 PM
owee....good for her! lol..good work LNC. BG
Sivey Avatar
May 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM
This is a truly magnificent and timeless write my dear friend! I really enjoyed your supreme and delightful poem! You used such great rhymes and awesome flow that I was mesmerized from it all! This write is so very true, I love the shocking nature of it! Keep it up Carolyn, Perfect Work!!
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