They'Re Early

The doorbell rings
“They’re early!” I shriek
As they enter the house
I’m starting to freak

A man in the wardrobe
His clothes in the hall
I’m starting to doubt
I’ll get away with it all

My lifestyle’s not suited
To family visits
My brass neck is shrinking
I can’t fool these twits

I’ve too many secrets
My head hangs in shame
I’m searching for someone
To take the blame

My artistic licence 
Has just expired
So I call for the ‘butler’ 
And tell him he’s fired

Yes the visit was tense
But my parents admired
How I kept the pretence
To which they aspired
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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