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Not My Day

I knew it wasn’t my day
As are most, by the way,
When my wife said ‘You’ve got another chore!’
With arms folded, standing at the door. 

The lawn was my immediate guess,
I’d noticed it was in a terrible mess
But then again, could be to paint
Because that was yesterday’s complaint.

I must have looked petrified,
Her silence had me terrified.
You could cut the tension with a knife
Awaiting instructions, from my wife!!

Copyright © Ronald D Thompson | Year Posted 2022

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/18/2022 11:53:00 AM A cute/fun write. My husband gets a list of work to do. (A honey to do list.) It works well for both of us. I never say a word and he knows what needs to be done. Some how it gets done. I wonderful if he has Santa's helps on his side. Have a blessed day/weekend.......... Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 2/20/2022 2:13:00 AM Joking aside, we too have 'let's say' an understanding where the chores are concerned. Occasionally I do avoid the odd task! Appreciate the comment Paula....Ron

Lindsay Laurie Date: 1/21/2022 6:59:00 PM Hello Ronald ... why do today what can be left until tomorrow, but then again, tomorrow never comes. Wives are good reminders - thanks Ronald - Lindsay Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 1/22/2022 6:21:00 AM They are the best reminders!! Thanks for the comment..Ron

Katharine L. Sparrow Date: 1/17/2022 10:53:00 AM Ha! This jaunty little rhymed piece gave me a big smile this aftenoon. Well done! Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 1/18/2022 5:42:00 AM Thanks Katharine, glad it made you smile! Ron

Charles Messina Date: 1/16/2022 4:02:00 AM I would have hired the boy next door to cut the grass, then...sneak out the window and play 18 holes while my wife did my laundry (lol) All kidding aside, happy wife/happy life :) She's the boss, Applesause! Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 1/16/2022 4:54:00 AM Haha..like your style!! 18 holes of golf gets my vote every time!!Happy wife, happy life, as you say, and whether we care to admit it or not, they are indeed the boss!! Thanks for the comment Charlie.....Ron

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/13/2022 1:06:00 PM I can't imagine having such power over my husband. He hardly does anything I ask and I rarely ask anything anyway. geeeez. fun poem!! Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 1/13/2022 3:29:00 PM It's kind of tongue in cheek but occasionally she has that look in her eye and I know it's best not to argue. We get along really! thanks for the comment...Ron x

Bill Baker Date: 1/12/2022 5:53:00 PM Cute but scarry poem, Ron. I can identify. Bill Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 1/13/2022 12:32:00 AM Scary indeed Bill. I can only hope that when my missus wants to do odd jobs around the the house, I have already booked a game of golf! Best wishes… Ron

Anselmo Boles Date: 1/12/2022 5:12:00 PM A real pleasant and funny write R.D.T.! Have peace with the wife or get served with stale rice. Cheers!!...ab Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 1/13/2022 12:28:00 AM Thank you. Pleased to announce that there are no chores today!! Ron

L Milton Hankins Date: 1/12/2022 3:30:00 PM LOL. Hey, Ronald, you need to let her know who's the boss in that house. Just kiddin'. You want to keep the peace, listen to the wifey! Fun poem. Login to Reply Ronald D Thompson Date: 1/12/2022 3:54:00 PM Absolutely. It's a caricature but then again, closer to the truth than I care to admit. Anything to keep the peace!! Thanks for the comment..Ron