Same Old Busy People Poem by Kelvin Rush

Same old busy people standing in a line
Wait your turn now one at a time
Shuffling forward inch by inch
Silently waiting trying not to flinch

All shapes and sizes many disguises
Sheep-like bound in a pen
Calmly waiting internally frustrating
Bite your lip and count from one to ten

Head full of worry mind in a hurry
All the things I need to do today
Planning for Sunday work on Monday
Depression that won't go away

Carpet needs cleaning paint the ceiling
Give the dog a wash and brush
Birthday for daughter days are getting shorter
Panic-stricken always in a rush

Rain on a wash day all the bills I need to pay
The market shuts at three
Hose down the patio forgot to close the window
Chicken chips and salad for tea

Can't pay the car tax there's no time to relax
Sandra needs a dress for the do
Credit card overdraft in the red you've got to laugh
Time for a drink or two

Hoover up feed the cat see the neighbour chit chat
Sister's coming round for a drink
Odd socks botox nephew's ill with chickenpox
Internet is always on the blink

Cut the lawn feed the fish rise at dawn make a wish
I can't remember who to ring tonight
More frustration constipation loss of will no inspiration
Have a soothing bath by candlelight

Husband's in a bad mood always tired need more food
Can't escape from all the endless grief
Order pizza chill the wine back to work no overtime
Lack of business skills no self-belief

Same old busy people standing in a line
What a load of nonsense such a waste of time