Paint Job

when it comes to renovating
I'm definitely slapdash
in fact it would be fair to say
that I can be rather rash

sanding bores me senseless
and it's a job I try to shirk
because I lack the patience
for the preparation work

I’ve slapped the paint on badly
it’s dripping down the door
oozing over skirting boards
to decorate the floor

spots are on the window
and spilled upon on the stair
unfortunately I've got most of it
stuck on my face and hair

they say patience is a virtue
a saying I should not ignore 
because now that it’s all finished.....
I wish I'd sanded more
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Turner Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 8:03 PM
A great lesson in this humorous poem about taking shortcuts, Julie. Very clever:)
Draper Avatar
April 20, 2023 at 1:54 PM
Thanks Daniel, it's great that you get my sense of humour :)
Meadows Avatar
April 4, 2023 at 11:25 PM
Yes, you are right and one job leads to another. It always takes longer than expected. A funny poem. Well done.
Draper Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 12:16 AM
Thanks Jeanette. I always rush the DIY just to get it done! :)
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