I was never one for housework, nay,
Not me, Goodness gracious, ME? No way!
I love to learn how to be sharp and bright,
To be a writer or a poet - out of sight!
Oh, what I would do if I was clever,
A sweeping brush - I'd use one never!
My maid would do it all for me
While I would chat and sip my tea!
My keyboard would type fine and clear -
A book I'd write, one a year.
The critics might not like my style,
I would grin and bear it, with a smile.
When my first book would go on sale,
Yee, the readers, would read my tale.
Maybe you'd like it and ask for my autograph,
Then I'd go to hire some domestic staff.
I was never one for housework, nay,
Not me, Goodness gracious, ME? No way!
I love to learn how to be sharp and bright,
To be a writer or a poet - out of sight!
a truly nice poem.. an Irish 'bardo' you are, Mai :) Cheers
Hi, I read your poem 'A Housewife Nay! '. Nice poem and good idea. You said 'My maid would do it all for me'. But if your maid also says the same, what will you do? Your score is only 17. If you cross 100, what will you say? I thought the above in the lighter vein. V.K.Kanniappan
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Nice work, Mai! Its charming and witty, it made me smile :) My sentiments exactly. We've all wished for someone to come in and to take over the housework, it's good to have dreams. Well done! !