Terry Clothier Poet Blank verse

What Would You Like For Christmas

"What would you like for Christmas?" he'd asked
But I couldn't tell him "A good nights sleep,
A bit of help around the house,
Maybe putting your dirty washing in the bin."
That would imply resentment was running deep,
And I'm not resentful, I'm really not.

But with washing and cleaning and feeding the kids
Ferrying to nursery, swimming, dancing,
Shopping and cooking and a part-time job,
I am so exhausted, I just can't think.

And then there's Christmas itself;
The cards to buy and write and post,
The presents to wrap and hide from the kids,
The food to plan and cook
Incorporating of course everyone's dietary needs.
I love Christmas , I realy do. I'm just so tired.

So I reply, "Just some perfume would be nice,
What would you like love?".
"A good nights sleep would be great!" he replies.

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Skat A January 26, 2016 at 11:07 PM TERRY, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT **

Dr.Ram Mehta December 28, 2013 at 8:47 AM Enjoyed your poem on Christmas Gift and congrats on your win in the contest, Terry

Joseph May December 28, 2013 at 8:06 AM congrats on a great win Terry

Aiyah Torres December 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM this is fabulous!!! ...You are awe, Terry :') ..wish we can make our wish come true.. Merry christmas! =)

Anne-Lise Andresen December 23, 2013 at 12:50 PM - A nice Christmas poem Terry - I want the same thing :) - Wishing you and all yours a peaceful and happy Christmas - I hope that 2014 will be a year of friendship and peace. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May December 23, 2013 at 12:43 PM great piece Terry...too often a woman's work is taken for granted..love the irony at the ending...