Oh my, do I have to be so good today
And get some housework done,
Aha, I know what to do
I'll just put on a pot of soup
So when they all return
A lovely smell is wafting through.

And while I make some coffee
I can quickly rinse each dish,
Then load up the washing machine
And quickly feed the fish.
Then quick, be right back here
Where it's all happening, that is clear.
Then while I munch a little lunch
I'll dash outside to prune OK
On the way, I'll swish the broom
(And get my vitamin D)
There, that is done real soon.

How swiftly can I write snail mail
To my friend way overseas
Who hasn't got a computer yet
Then back I am to see.
Oh, what a laugh you funny gal,
That put pepper in my shoes
To move my feet about
You're such a blessed pal.

I love to hear the midis that you send
To dance my heart away,
Then at days end, I'll be known to say
My dearest email friend,
That all my chores were happily done
Because of all your fun.

Soft Whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems
© 2004 used with permission
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au