Marykay I'm Not

Look at this huge pile of laundry I've got

dinner needs cooking, stove isn't hot

vacuum 's still sitting, can't find a mop

my hair isn't washed, Marykay I am not

my office hours are now at home

I better get crackin and find a comb

three o'clock's chiming before I know

the bus is arriving, here comes Joe.

I take a breath and honey walks in

takes one look and raises his chin

oh no you don't, I gleefully shout

shut up or just get right back out.

He laughs out loud, gives me a spin

and my world is in balance again.

© 2/21/22 Tamera Dobbins   rhyme