The Laundry Monster
By Mandy Doerr
The Laundry Monster has been vanquished today!
He put up a good fight,
But I put him away.
Almost a whole day folding
Baskets of cloth,
While children scolding.
After two or three heaps,
I had to do something else
To waken legs asleep.
At the moment there is just one load
Baking in dryer heat
In this fenzied abode
And a small dirty pile
To be taken care of
With a Monday smile.
My muscles hurt from repetitive motion,
But a nice hot shower
Is better than lotion.
Today the Laundry Monster
I did soundly beat
With joy my heart is astir.
The Dreaded Kitchen next week!
copyright © 1998, Amanda D. Doerr