Ding – dong
Good day Madame,
I am here today with a purpose.
I wish to make your life easier.
Here in this box
Is the answer to every problem
You have ever had.
What is it, you say?
I will get to that momentarily.
This is a most amazing device,
Not only will it end your problems,
It makes housework a snap.
Calm down, please, I won’t
Take much more of your time,
May I please come in?
Thank you, now where’s the bedroom?
Please ma’am, you will be surprised.
Aah, perfect.
An outlet?
Great, now I will plug this in.
Yes, ma’am, the box is vibrating.
Now, I will leave this with you,
If in a week, you do not want this,
Please send it back, otherwise
Expect a bill.
One week had passed.
The client hadn’t been seen out
Of her bedroom the whole time.
Her husband was forced to make meals
And have the housework done,
All while holding down a job
To pay the mortgage.
Another satisfied customer!
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