Read, Learn, and Shine

This is poem I wrote for one of my poetry papers.  I really enjoyed writing this.  It was and the kids needed everything at once while the deadline loomed for this poem.  The repetition of certain words in the correct places was an essential component of the poem.  It made it difficult to write but in the end I really enjoyed it and it still puts a smile on my face. 

I am sure that many mothers can relate to this poem and I hope it makes someone else smile too.

In need of a maid

I still need to put wood on the fire,

And the kids are screaming for their tea,

Oh, I need a maid I can hire.

 

Phone rings in my ear, please pull out the wire,

Is it someone else needing charity?

I still need to put wood on the fire.

 

Date of the food in the fridge is about to expire!

Is a perfect home just fantasy?

Oh, I need a maid I can hire.

 

Iron, dust, vacuum – I’m starting to perspire,

Each job seems an enormity,

I still need to put wood on the fire.

 

My daughter whines of shoes she does desire,

Can’t anything be tax-free?

Oh, I need a maid I can hire.

I really need to retire.

Does anyone out there hear me?

I still need to put wood on the fire!

Oh, I need a maid I can hire.