Angst of Chores

fast…work is done…slow
quickly…cleaning…sluggishly
a.m. & p.m.
the angst anchored in stalling
then accomplishing it all
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Puddifoot Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 5:19 AM
how strange, i was just reading and about to comment on this when your comment came in on mine, an overlapping of minds haha anyway, i like this quirky tanka, especially the alliteration :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 5:38 AM
Thank you so much! I had fun writing it!
Poet Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Truly a masterful composition. I extend my gratitude for the exquisite poem, adorned with profound musings and a striking concluding verse. The prospect of commencing a similar endeavor fills me with trepidation, as this piece encapsulates a remarkable vignette of existence.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 5:40 AM
My goodness! I don’t know that its worth all that. Thank you, Lasaad!
Kendrick Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 1:10 PM
I think I am a nator when it comes to housework. You know procrastinator. I enjoyed reading your work. If only those jobs would stay done. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 2:08 PM
I know, right?! When you retire, you realize they really don’t stay done…lol
Gentile Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 4:16 AM
I can so relate to this Kim! I feel so good when it is done but dread getting started! This one is a great little slice of life, well done xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 5:29 AM
Thank you, my friend!
Downing  Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 7:18 PM
Basically my daily life. Great one, Kim. Good to read yours again :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 5:29 AM
Thank you, Akkina!
Situation Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 6:36 PM
get-r-done is what they say.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 5:29 AM
Sure…lol
Hind Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 2:56 PM
I can relate to this. A very creative take on it!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 5:30 AM
Thank you, Paige! :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 11:55 AM
I hate chores, by the way . It's actually painful to me to have to do them because my nervous system is more relaxed when I am lying down or with my back pressed to the back of a chair. I would give anything to go back to hating them but at least able to do them all and do them well!! Sure wish I were a rich lady to hire cleaning people!!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 2:24 PM
I hate that you have these pains. Hugs ~ Kim
Dietrich Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 11:53 AM
This reminds me kind of a cinquain or whatever it's called, where you do one thing on a few lines and then its contrasting item at the end. Very nice.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Brotherton Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 8:40 AM
Well said Kim. Then we must get up the next day and start those chores again.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 9:14 AM
So right…lol!
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