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Hysteria Uncontrolled


My gorge rises, my blood boils.
Exasperated I bite my envenomed tongue.
Incensed I spout mad words
that have no meaning
defending my attitude,
maintain my poise.
I bait, fret and nag,
like a tantalizing volcano
that has yet to decide
whether to erupt or not.
Don't answer me back,
Twill only fan the flames
of my irritable ire.
For if I erupt, then 
there is no going back.
Don't goad me into a quarrel,
my lava burns.
So beware.

She leaves never to return.
Good.
After all what is she?
A lazy domestic cleaner 
that performs half the work assigned
And get paid in full for it.

My wife smiles.
She’s glad the cleaner is gone for good.
She is too sexy for comfort.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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George Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 4:37 AM
You wife may be releasing a sigh of relief ! First of all your maid doesn't satisfy her needs. Besides she is too sexy ! Interesting write, Victor !
Edmonds  Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 4:52 PM
A lazy housemaid doesn’t deserve to be paid, worse still is if she’s dressed to kill. An entertaining read Victor… Belle
Y. Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 3:11 AM
Lol! Victor, If my maid( If I could afford one) looked that she wouldn't have gotten hired in the first place:-) Alexis
Ball Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 2:07 PM
lol I've seen of few people like that. The ones who coast by at work on their looks without doing much work. The good part is they don't last long. They are soon found out for what they are and are sent packing. Loved this. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB
Buehler Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 10:41 AM
If the maid was doing half the work and getting paid in full, it's no wonder there is such anger! An engaging and cute verse. Hugs, Evelyn :D
Pandit Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 6:28 AM
I can see from the photo--her posture says she won't return. A bit of jealous vibes towards the end.
Seeker Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 4:03 AM
Brilliant! :)
Kendrick Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 3:47 AM
Cute one. I wonder if you could find a mature one who could really clean? I like your thoughts penned in this one. Your visits to my page are always welcomed. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 3:22 AM
Love the pic…I’m sure your wife is looking on and says, “no, no, no!” Enjoyed!
Daniel Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 2:25 AM
Great twist in the end, Victor, enjoyed:)
Skelly Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 2:17 AM
Are cleaners ever appreciated? enjoyed this offering Victor...Delice
Cunningham Avatar
October 5, 2021 at 12:12 AM
Enjoyed the humour Victor, I don't mind a bit of dust, send her to me lol. Tom
Poet Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 10:49 PM
How wonderful it is that your kindness and the kindness of your Wife (RIP) combined with your fiery temper, allowed you to move on and forget about the cleaning girl's shoddy work. I liked your last line: She is too sexy for comfort.
Severo Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 10:39 PM
A very clever poem that made me smile, xoxo
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