Oh my after I got married what a surprise,
I was left to do it all and that's just not right .
Did I miss that part did I not hear,
where I would do all the housework forever my dear.
Cleaning responsibilities I never heard it I swear,
and I don't think you heard it either you don't even care.
Dusting I declare are you blind,
and forget about the mop you act as though it's mine.
Vacuuming honey it is truly not hard ,
just take it out and flip a switch it will go far.
Dishes once you eat why do you get lost,
on what to do with it for you just give it a toss.
The laundry now that's a joke,
you complain I don't know how to do things what a bloke.
For within all these years the laundry basket you have never found,
and when I complain you make not a sound.
Cooking is truly a riot for a ball and chain I do wear,
cook a meal and you don't come right away you act like you don't care.
You let it turn cold then act as though it were my fault,
brother the cook is going on strike in a short it's coming to a halt.
The bed oh yes this is your speciality,
only the wife is so pooped she says not tonight my sweet.
After the cleanings I'm at my wits end,
while you reclined and watched TV where should I begin.
The sink in the bathroom is there for a reason indeed,
not used like an outside trough where water is at your feet.
The dishwasher was not made to wash your shorts my man,
and believe me it will never be used for dishes again.
For the tub well I must say it was clean when you got it so you should leave it that way,
And the toilet who elected me to wipe it each day.
how many times do I have to tell you to clean it before you step away .hahahaha
Author notes
Come on ladies did you miss the part at your wedding that told us we were inheriting all the work at home . I didnt hear it so I think the guys just surmise thats the way it ought to be . What an awakening he had when he married me .
Young ladies just getting out into the world and thinking of getting married dont make the same mistake as I . I know you want to please your man but baby lets do it right . Start out shareing the housework and then it will stay cleaner indeed for if they know they will have to clean it later it wont be left you see .Giving each of you time to play and feeling not so tired Id say so get it right and make a stand and you both will have time for play and thats a great plan
A contest entry
- ~For Woman Only...Throw away that dishtowel...Write me some poems!! by Nature Song.
559 points, ended August 28, 2008, 11 entries
Silver trophy winner
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Comments
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I didn't hear that part of my wedding vows either. Do you take him as he is, yet I heard that part...Just not the messy part! And certainly no part of not sharing the load! Wow...impressive write, great message for other young couples as well. ~Sie
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You said a mouthful here!
I totally agree with you.
I don't think it should be all left up to the woman
to do it all by her self.
Lord knows he probably makes more of the mess than she does,Including the kids.
I liked this poem alot.
Good luck in the contest.
-Mandi
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LOL. I love this. I think that if I work, and he works.. I am not going to be the only one doing the housework. 50/50 ... Its an equal marriage.
Growing up we would turn the radio up all the way, dance around and enjoy ourselves cleaning. That is what I would suggest, that or for him to call his mom... its not my job to clean up after a grown man!
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I like the premise behind this. I think you make some really funny observations that anyone that's ever been married or in a live-in relationship can relate to.
That said, I found that the flow could have been much better. There were some lines that were really disruptive:
"Vacuuming honey it is truly not hard ,
just take it out and flip a switch it on and will go far."
and
"Cooking is truly a riot for a ball and chain I do wear,
cook a good meal and you don't come right away you act like you dont care."
In both of these, the second line has far too many syllables and disrupts the rhythm. There were several spelling errors as well: hault (halt), troff (trough).
A little polishing, and I think you've got yourself a winner.
Good luck! -
Its a humorous write... very well done..
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I got rid of the hubby and now ignore the housework
Very good entry in the contest and I wish you the best of luck 
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Nice write. I've been in some houses like this, and it's sad to see the wife slaving away while the husband sits back and relaxes (to be fair I have seen it both ways where the wife was out shopping and partying while the husband worked.)
I like how you make this somewhat humorous despite it being a topic that might be sore for some. Nice write, best of luck in the contest.
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