Preparation

Shopping, baking, cooking, dusting In anticipation; Having guests is wonderful, but Oh, the preparation! If you have sufficient time, It isn’t really taxing. Take things slow and in between, Just squeeze in some relaxing. Holidays come once a year And when your job is hosting, All that leads up to the day Is countdown to almost-ing. It feels good to check your list And cross off things you’ve finished; Soon you’ll see that all your chores Have gradually diminished. Then your company will come And kudos you’ll be gleaning; But in your mind, your thoughts will be On all the hours of cleaning!