Pull-Out Couches

Our apartment has one bedroom
And 900 feet of space,
But that is where our festive meal,
This year, was taking place.

As we cleaned and cooked, preparing
For the dinner and before,
We knew there would be a special treat
For all of us in store.

Both our grandkids would stay over
When our son and wife would leave,
Sharing sleep space on the sofa,
Not too crazy to believe.

While our daughter, too, would join us
On another pull-out couch,
All attesting to their comfort
To which each of them would vouch.

With one bathroom, we all managed;
We had fun and no one griped.
It was wonderful, for sure,
But now they’re home and I am wiped!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Krutsinger Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 10:38 AM
"I am wiped" - I can so relate to this!
Kingston Avatar
April 21, 2023 at 9:18 PM
It sounds like so much fun. Couches that pull out are better than blow up mattress, I think. Can you imagine a big pillow fight on a your pullout couch? It sounds like it would be fun to be part of that night, even though I'm not family. Such a nice poem. I'm glad I found.
Wolf Avatar
April 9, 2023 at 6:50 PM
Ha, ha! Way to go, Ilene! You are the #1 Yiddishe Momma! 900 square feet-- only in NYC.
Borke Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 6:28 PM
I’m curious. 900 feet including bedroom or plus bedroom?
Borke Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 6:10 AM
That is cozy. Makes me wonder if you inherited a cheap rent controlled apartment.
Bauer Avatar
April 10, 2023 at 4:34 PM
900 square feet in total…
Rigoler Avatar
April 7, 2023 at 7:55 AM
I used to have a couch that opened to a full size bed when I had my first dachshund.I left him alone one day in the apartment. When I returned from shopping he had removed all the batting from the three pillows! The room liked it had been hit by a snowstorm! The couch totally ruined. Never got another one. / Maurice
Turner Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 3:12 PM
I gotta sneaking suspicion, you don't mind:) Fun read Ilene. I hope you get some rest.
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