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Ah it's a doity job but somebody's gotta do it or we'll all be livin' like pigs.

Housework

There's more to keeping house,
Than washing dishes, sweeping floors.
You must wipe away the dirt,
From window sills and doors.

Picking up and straightening,
For certain is a must,
But if you want it to be clean,
It's wash and scrub or bust.

Because you ran the vaccuum,
You think you've done a chore;
But did you wash the window panes?
Did you mop the floor?

The cupboard doors need wiping down,
Else they get greasey, tacky.
The hood above the stove as well.
The counter tops are nasty.

Then there's dusting to be done,
And don't forget the bathroom.
Tub and toilet, bathroom sink,
Deodorize the room.

Now if you think your work is done,
The bedrooms need a cleaning;
So everything smells fresh and clean,
As you lay a-dreaming.

Tomorrow is another day,
Just like the one before.
You did all this just yesterday,
But it must have grown some more.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Dietrich Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 6:58 PM
I am really bad with deep cleaning and I was never really taught it. Probably the only real thing my husband is disappointed with about me but I get away with it. I guess I've developed immunities to a house that will never be sparkling clean . My mother would love your poem. She did everything for us and made me read books because we were "useless' at cleaning. I bet your house is stunning. great poem, Judy
Ball Avatar
March 2, 2021 at 11:19 AM
Thanks bunches Andrea. My house is clean enough to be healthy and dirty enough to be comfortable and lived in. Remember, I'm an animal lover and have pets. God Bless my friend. JB
Wolf Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 6:10 PM
I hereby withdraw my marriage proposal, now and forever. I've already got what I read in the poem. Why would I relive the day-mare?! LOL ~ gw
Ball Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 1:14 PM
Thanks bunches Grshon. This made me laugh. Love your sense of humor. It's a trifle bent like mine. God Bless, JB
Y. Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 9:59 AM
Hi Judy, I agree; it's more to house cleaning than was seen on the surface. It's exactly how you say it is. Once you finish, you must repeat it all over again the next day. I enjoyed the touch of humor as well. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis
Ball Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 1:09 PM
Thanks bunches Alexis. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 7:59 AM
House-keeping a thankless job yet someone has to do it! An it is exactly as you say, it never ends if you want a clean and tidy home to be proud of! Well penned Judy, so, so true! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 1:06 PM
Thanks bunches Jennifer. God Bless, JB
Laurie Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 3:03 PM
Hello Judy … as the old adage goes; a woman’s work is never done - nicely written Judy - Lindsay
Ball Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 7:26 AM
Thanks bunches Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 10:12 AM
Good write, same story for every woman. Take care, Rama
Ball Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 1:57 PM
Thanks bunches Rama, God Bless, JB
Devonshire Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 10:06 AM
:) Housework is a never-ending chore. Love the humor in your poem, Judy. The minute we stop cleaning, it gets dirty all over again. Enjoyed, Hon! Hugs, Carolyn
Ball Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 1:56 PM
Thanks bunches Carolyn. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 2:28 AM
I live alone and must do some housework. But I hate it. So I must get a cleaner every fifteen day. Lovely poem.
Ball Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Thanks bunches Victor. God Bless, JB
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