Constantly Required

It is because I’m colored bright red
that I was chosen for their homestead.
Initially, I was quite well tended
but such care eventually ended.
Sure, their attention remains constant
but it's rarely from a cleaning solvent.
I love a scrubbing; I always want it.

My service is constantly required ...
clearly, it will be until I’m expired.
Hot, cold, old, fresh, mild or bold –
my people lack any quality control.
Despite my ceaseless working roll,
they fuss at me when I overflow.
Secretly, I enjoy their anxiety ohs.

Sometimes they argue if I’m found low
or interrupt me if they feel I’m slow.
They also share their genuine relief
when they find my service complete.
You may think filth and endless workload
have me sitting on complaint overload,
but won't once you chat with their commode.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Breedt Avatar
October 27, 2016 at 5:33 AM
If you were a boxer then you first line is a knockout punch and so is the last line. In the middle its sort of float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. You get my drift?
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 27, 2016 at 12:45 AM
This poem is so cleverly written CayCay! Coffee rules, unless you can't drink it leaded with caffeine. I had to switch to tea, but I really used to love that first cup of coffee. A great poem if for a contest, it should do great! : ) 7 "My people lack any quality control" Loved this line. My husband always made it strong, I made it weak! Haha.
De Burca Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 8:30 PM
Thank you for the laugh, I enjoyed you clever witty poem. Last couplet is a killer lol.
Smith Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Such a great personification, my favorite form.
Turner Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 8:01 AM
So you love a good scrubbing, heh?Lol CayCay , I don't know what to say. This is so funny. I love it!
Gupta Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 6:35 AM
Wonderful and witty personification ...
Allison Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 5:29 AM
Your humour shines out from every line CayCay - I drink tea ...I have a tea pot but never use it these days:-)good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
P  Avatar
October 16, 2016 at 2:31 AM
Funny stuff. Coffee pot abuse...what'll you think of next? Last line is hilarious CayCay...
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