MANS WORK

MANS WORK

I got up today with vigour

With energy and meaning,

It was today that I’d set out a list

I’d planned to do some cleaning.

I’d start off with some Ironing

Some vacuuming and I’d dust,

So I settled down for breakfast

With a cup of tea a must.

I then thought I’d wash up

 Pots and pans from the night before,

But then the morning paper arrived

So I started to read it at the door.

It was time then to polish

The furniture and the TV,

But I settled down to watch it

After making another cup of tea.

The afternoon soon arrived

The morning had gone in a flit,

I hadn’t got any cleaning done

But, I’d polished off all the biscuits.

I began to think about washing the car

Though it was only just a thought,

It was time for afternoon tea

The cars not been washed since bought.

It was now time to prepare dinner

I’d cook fresh vegetables and veal,

But, I was aching from all my exertions

So I picked up the phone and ordered a take away meal.

Women say housework is never, ever done

And from that fact I’m departed,

If it wasn’t for all the distractions

I might actually get started.

I did actually manage to do some work today

I’m sure it will fill all hearts with cheer,

I went and did the shopping

And I got a good deal on the beer.

Phil Hall  May  2013