JUST A HOUSEWIFE
Hello, Mrs. Jones, I'm just
calling to say,
I'm sorry I
screamed when you phoned me today.
No, I didn't get
angry that your call came at four
Just as twelve
yelling children burst in through my door.
It's just that my day has been somewhat stressed
I've been on the go since the moment I dressed
I've been
washing, and
ironing, and hanging a gate.
And preparing a multi-course meal to serve eight.
I've sewn a dance
costume my daughter needs Sunday,
And typed up the
minutes for the meeting on Monday.
I've baked
dozens of cakes for the PTA stall
Took the
cat to the vets, and cleaned the
church hall
No, the reason I snapped and I called you a
pain
Was not 'cause you asked for my help yet again.
The comment that got me, and drove me
berserk
Was ... "I'm sure you'll have time, 'cause I know you don't work."
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