Day Off

It's my day off
And I need to rest
So for the work week
I'll be at my best.

There's chores to do, 
Well of course there are.
If I don't start soon
I won't get far.

Laundry and dishes
And wash the floors,
Clean the bathroom,
The most hated of chores.

Clean the birdcages.
They're messy but sweet
And no one would call
My desktop neat.

The dust on the bookcases
Is about an inch thick
So a dust cloth or garden hose,
Just take your pick.

The plants are drooping,
They're thirsty as well.
All week I've let 
This place go to hell.

No time for T.V.
No time to write.
If I don't start now
I'll be cleaning all night.

It's my day off.
Off from what ?  I say.
I work hard at my job
But I'll work harder today.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Pettit Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 6:51 PM
We all have those house chores to do. Very descriptive write in each rhyming verse.
Kendrick Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM
That is about the way it is in a woman's world..Enjoyed reading..Sara
Babcock Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM
I hear you on this one. What is a day off but to do the washing, cleaning, shopping and dusting. Enjoyed the write and now I am off to do laundry. love phyl
Flach Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 10:54 AM
I know just how you feel Francine. And yet, here I sit reading your poetry - I've got non-work work to do, too!?!? Nice write. I am sure many will relate to this poem. Joe
Mantle Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Very witty write. You should see my place!!! Best wishes Em :)
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