Jan Beaumont Poet Light Verse

Failure

Failure
By Jan Beaumont 

My face is red, my brow is wet,
My temper's really frayed
I just can't do it, it's too tough
My failure's well displayed.

Though many can, it's just not me,
I'm useless through and through
They've tried to show me but it's just
A thing that I can't do.

I've tried my best, but I give up
I need a whisky - neat,
Don't judge me harshly, life's too short 
To fold a fitted sheet!

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Anil Deo May 27, 2020 at 11:54 PM Jan, the lilting rhythm was a giveaway: surprise at the end! Not overwhelmed by regret & self doubt, but eminently sensible. To heaven with it; let the angels fold fitted sheets. amen Sis Jan Beaumont May 28, 2020 at 12:07 AM Thanks Anil! I say roll it up, throw it in a cupboard and pour yourself a stiff drink!