The Homemaker's Marathon
Brring! Time to greet the day. Ha! The snooze button Is in the way. I look it in the eye And bid it a tearful goodbye. Morning concoctions, And coffee bubbles away. I must not delay. The doorbell rings. I hurry with the garbage bin. The breakfast menu I must decide: Paratha or dosa With chutney on the side. Household chores Are a mighty bore. If not tackled, They’ll pile up. As tall as the door. The maid’s on time. I thank the Lord Divine. She’s as quick as an arrow Much to my sorrow. Gone, before I could say hello! Lunch and dinner: Clean and chop, Sizzle and pop, Sauce and gravy, Simmer away in the pot. The afternoon arrives Singing a sweet lullaby Slowly, but surely, I succumb to a shut-eye. Evening unfolds: Time to hit the jogging track. Temptation wins: I curl up with a book and snack. The darkness of night Slowly co...