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Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

0 posted 2007-11-23 06:52 PM


On his day off, my husband would say,
"I think I'll wash and wax the car today."
And as he prepared to accomplish this task
he had just a few little questions to ask....
Where's the bucket?
I need some soap.
I can't find the car wax.
Bring me one of those small trash bags.
Where's that long-handled brush?
Got any old rags?
Now, let me see,
What happened to that long extension cord?
I'm getting thirsty, could you make up some tea?
And plug in the vacuum cleaner, please.
Could you bring me the windex
and some more of that tea?
That was hard work, I'm totally beat
Well, I sure worked up an appetite,
anything to eat?

When he'd finally finished
he'd give himself a pat on the back
and head for the couch for a little nap.
While I would take a moment to catch my breath.
For he had indeed washed the car and yet,
I had a suspicion that I had been duped.
Since he'd washed the car how come I was so pooped?
                                  Ida Werrett


© Copyright 2007 Ida Werrett - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
1 posted 2007-11-23 07:21 PM


Oh, my word! That was one amusing read! I found myself noddin' 'n smilin' ~ all the way through!


Linda


JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
2 posted 2007-11-24 01:36 PM


He definately knows how to delegate...James
Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural
3 posted 2007-11-24 02:06 PM


MarchMadness-

I enjoy reading your poems

ARCTIC WIND

LindsayP
Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria
4 posted 2007-11-24 08:42 PM



It sounds like you are a great backstop Ida

a very valuable asset to any man,

Keep up the good work.

Lindsay

Klassy Lassy
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since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187
Oregon
5 posted 2007-11-24 11:18 PM


A honey-do list!  But I think it's spelled G-O  F-E-R!   Such a cute write, and somehow, very familiar scenario!  
Gumpy
Member
since 2007-11-06
Posts 143
Canada
6 posted 2007-11-27 08:31 PM


WOW... I  loved this poem.
From a grin to a smile to outright laughter.
Thanx.

Gumpy

How is it that after your heart is ripped out, you feel so much?

Joe Houck
Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 324
california
7 posted 2007-11-28 02:52 AM


This is great...very funny.
You know what they say.
Behind every great man washing a car, is a great woman with a cup of tea and a bottle of Windex. =)
Joe

"A witty saying prooves nothing" (Voltare)

TinaTrivett
Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569

8 posted 2007-11-28 10:05 AM


This is so cute Ida...thanks for the morning grin.
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