is not a four letter word
though it's a drudging chore
we may not want to do it
we'd rather close the door
we'd rather visit with our friends
than wash and do the dishes
I'm sure cleaning the toilet
is among nobodies wishes!
making meals and hanging clothes
socks needing a mend
and just when you're DONE
it's time to start AGAIN!
taking care of hearth and home
is not an easy task
a man may work from sun to sun
but you'd best not ask
HIM to do the laundry
or clean up for the kids
they have feet UP in Lazyboys
and they're popping soda lids!


a child's responsibility
is taking care of folks
but many do not do it
and put them into homes
to me the Eastern attitude
should be in the West
old age should be comforted
should be a time of rest
your parents were a blessing
they took care of YOU
why put 'm in a nursing home
drugged until they're BLUE?

I say all this to make a point
things need be done
there's no choice, we can't avoid
it falls on everyone
so crack a smile! be cheerful!
whistle while you work!
so what if you break a nail?
for THAT you are a ****?

what if there were no soldiers
to fight in World War II?
****** would have WON.

THEN WHAT WOULD WE DO...?


SoulSurvivor
(C) 1/22/2016