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Housework

Who was it who said
Housework prolongs your life? 
Surely they jest! 
They can go take a hike

I've collapsed on the couch 
From just the mere thought 
After leaving it it far longer
Than I reasonably ought 

Where on earth do I start? 
I just can't decide where 
Each job worse than the last 
I feel down in despair 

If only.. if only.. if only 
I'd done a bit every day 
I'd be feeling self righteous 
Instead of filled with dismay

I've practiced avoidance 
Become expert at ignoring 
Now I'm full of regrets 
At the state of the flooring 

The windows are grimy 
The bathroom needs scrubbing 
The washings piled up 
Somethings blocking the plumbing 

Who on earth has the time 
To do extras like dusting? 
When the fridge in the kitchen 
Is looking disgusting? 

I'm sure I'd be keener 
And find motivation 
If housework attracted 
CEO compensation 

Instead I lie here inert 
Filled up with dread 
Paralysed with reluctance
I'll eat biscuits instead

Copyright © Julie Draper

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