Notes About The Poem

A  paean to those who wrok hard for a living and do exceptional work but never get any glory!

Housecleaning

My house smells
Of furniture polish,
Of floor cleaners and wax
The rugs are free of dog hair
And the kitchen sparkles.
There are clean sheets
And a gleaming tub,
And the floors shine!
I, older now and
Never the best housekeeper,
Bow down to the hard working
Women who come and
Scrub and vacuum and polish,
Often singing as they work,
Who leave my house
Once again, clean and
Comfortable, and best of all,
Smelling sweet and fresh!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 5:56 PM
Ah, the joys of having a housekeeper. Deb always insisted on one, and I have kept up the practice. They accomplish in an hour or two what it would take me a week, if it ever got done! Don't you just love a clean-smelling house...even if you're not expecting company...it smells good for you!
Peckham Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 7:08 PM
The last two yeas or more when my husband was in such poor health I had cleaning done every two weeks, and I certainly loved it! Now I live in a senior residence, and we get "light" housekeeping. Doesn't hold a candle!!
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