Janice Canerdy Poet Verse

Notes About The Poem

A minute poem has three stanzas, each with a syllable count of  8  4  4  4.

Total syllable count is 60. The rhyme scheme is aabb  ccdd  eeff.

Chores Deferred

How will my household chores get done?
They're just no fun.
I'd rather write
about this plight.

Great piles of clothes and dishes hope
for cleansing soap.
Another time,
I'll banish grime.

Today a "Minute" calls my name.
This prompt's to blame
for undone work
I had to shirk!



received NA in an open-choice  contest on April 10, 2022


September 17, 2022
entered in the Your Second Chance 2nd Submission: Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Sotto Poet

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Christuraj Alex October 17, 2022 at 7:59 PM I rember the Bhavadgita concept of duing the duty. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman October 17, 2022 at 12:45 PM Love it Janice! Like you I'd much rather write than chase dust bunnies until they rebel and I can't ignore them any longer! Congrats and high fives to you for your win! Fun poem. Blessings!

Sotto Poet October 16, 2022 at 9:17 AM You have my heartfelt congratulations on winning my contest, Janice. You have written a remarkable poem that is built with many various levels of beauty. Janice Canerdy January 25, 2023 at 6:08 PM I'm so sorry that my sincere thank-you is disgracefully belated!

Kevin Cummings June 25, 2022 at 9:06 AM I enjoy your writings, they are fun and bring a smile. Keep it up, we need more laughter on the planet.

Jennifer Proxenos March 31, 2022 at 12:00 PM How I agree with you, writing poetry for me takes precedence over chores any day Janice. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Janice Canerdy March 31, 2022 at 12:39 PM Thanks so much, Jennifer. Janice

Rico Leffanta March 31, 2022 at 11:48 AM Clever girl! Well said and done! Fav'd! Aloha! Janice Canerdy March 31, 2022 at 12:39 PM Thanks a million, Rico. Janice

Harry Horsman March 30, 2022 at 9:38 PM Love the form, love the poetry. Janice Canerdy March 31, 2022 at 6:32 AM Thanks so much, Harry. Janice

Eve Roper March 30, 2022 at 6:36 PM Cute verse, Janice. Blessings with lots of inspiration my friend Janice Canerdy March 30, 2022 at 7:22 PM Thanks so much, Eve. Janice